Paratrophon patens
NameParatrophon patens
Scientific NameParatrophon patens
Common NameNone widely recognized
FamilyMuricidae
GenusParatrophon
Speciespatens
Geographic DistributionEndemic to New Zealand.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)15
Identifying FeaturesProminent, rounded axial ribs (approximately 7-9 per whorl), crenulated outer lip, relatively wide aperture, and a short siphonal canal.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Hombron & Jacquinot, 1854)
Description
A small, robust marine gastropod shell, characterized by its turbinate-fusiform shape and prominent, rounded axial ribs. The shell exhibits a relatively short spire and a wide, ovate aperture. The outer lip is crenulated, reflecting the termination of the axial ribs. The siphonal canal is short. The overall coloration is typically uniform off-white to pale cream.
