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Arabic Volute, Alcithoe arabica, IV43270

Physical Description

Small sized volute shell with sharp protrusions on the shoulder, steep spire, and wide mouth. The surface is mostly creamy pink coloured, with bands of dark brown zigzag patterns.

Provenance

Species is endemic to:

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 103 x 42 x 39mm

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