Trachypollia turricula
NameTrachypollia turricula
Scientific NameTrachypollia turricula
Common NameNone widely recognized
FamilyMuricidae
GenusTrachypollia
Speciesturricula
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic, including the southeastern United States (e.g., Florida), the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)10-20
Identifying FeaturesIts distinctive turriculate shape, strong cancellate sculpture with nodulose intersections, and dark reddish-brown coloration are key identifying features. The relatively small size also helps in identification.
Rarityrare
Author Citation(Dall, 1903)
Description
A small, robust marine gastropod shell characterized by its turriculate (tower-shaped) and elongated-conical form. The shell exhibits a prominent cancellate sculpture, created by strong axial ribs intersecting with spiral cords, forming distinct nodules at their junctions. Its coloration is typically dark reddish-brown to purplish-brown, often with lighter hues in the grooves between the ribs. The aperture is relatively narrow, and the outer lip is usually denticulate internally.
