Biology:Phyllonotus peratus

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Short description: Species of gastropod


Phyllonotus peratus
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P. peratus
Binomial name
Phyllonotus peratus
Keen A.M., 1960
Synonyms[1]
  • Chicoreus (Phyllonotus) decorus Keen, 1960
  • Chicoreus (Phyllonotus) peratus (Keen, 1960)
  • Chicoreus peratus (Keen, 1960)
  • Phyllonotus peratus decorus Keen, 1960

Phyllonotus peratus is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.[1]

Description

The size of an adult shell varies between 45 mm and 66 mm. The coloring is a neutral cream with brown features.[2]

Distribution

This species occurs in the Pacific Ocean between Mexico and Panama.[3]

References

  • Merle D., Garrigues B. & Pointier J.-P. (2011) Fossil and Recent Muricidae of the world. Part Muricinae. Hackenheim: Conchbooks. 648 pp. page(s): 116

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q7189336 entry