Uttleya ahiparana
NameUttleya ahiparana
Scientific NameUttleya ahiparana
FamilyCancellariidae
GenusUttleya
Speciesahiparana
Geographic DistributionEndemic to New Zealand, specifically known from off Ahipara, Northland.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)Approximately 10-15 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesDistinguished by its fusiform shape, strong axial ribs and spiral cords forming a cancellate sculpture, a distinct whitish spiral band, and a short siphonal canal. The prominent spire and overall robust appearance are also characteristic.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Powell, 1927)
Description
A small, elongated, fusiform marine gastropod shell with a prominent, high spire. The shell features several convex whorls adorned with strong, somewhat irregular axial ribs that are crossed by finer spiral cords, creating a subtly cancellate texture. The overall color is a uniform light tan to beige, with a distinct, slightly lighter, almost white spiral band running around the middle of the body whorl and visible on earlier whorls. The aperture is ovate, and the outer lip appears simple. A short siphonal canal is present at the base of the aperture.
