Payraudeautia intricata
NamePayraudeautia intricata
Scientific NamePayraudeautia intricata
Common NameN/A
FamilyRissoidae
GenusPayraudeautia
Speciesintricata
Geographic DistributionMediterranean Sea and Eastern Atlantic Ocean, including off the coasts of Portugal, Spain, Morocco, and the Canary Islands.
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)2-4 mm
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, globose-ovate shell, distinctive wavy axial color patterns, relatively smooth surface, simple ovate aperture, and a moderately elevated spire.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Monterosato, 1884)
Description
A small, marine gastropod shell, globose to ovate-conical in shape, characterized by its light brownish-tan base color adorned with irregular, wavy, axial streaks of darker reddish-brown. The shell exhibits a moderately elevated spire and a relatively large body whorl. The aperture is ovate and simple, with a smooth, brownish interior.
