Scabrotrophon maltzani
NameScabrotrophon maltzani
Scientific NameScabrotrophon maltzani
Common NameNone widely established
FamilyTrophonidae
GenusScabrotrophon
Speciesmaltzani
Geographic DistributionArctic and subarctic waters, including the Barents Sea, Norwegian Sea, and off Greenland.
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)15-25
Identifying FeaturesFusiform shell with a high spire and distinct, strong axial ribs crossed by spiral cords, creating a cancellate or scabrous surface. The aperture is ovate, and the siphonal canal is well-defined but not excessively long. The live animal has a yellowish body and a dark operculum.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Knudsen, 1950)
Description
A small to medium-sized predatory sea snail belonging to the family Trophonidae. Its shell is characterized by a fusiform shape, a turreted spire, and prominent sculpture consisting of strong axial ribs and spiral cords, giving it a somewhat rough or 'scabrous' texture. The image shows a live specimen held between fingers, revealing its light brownish shell and the yellowish soft body with a dark operculum partially visible within the aperture. It inhabits cold, deep waters of the Arctic and subarctic regions.
