Eucithara funebris
Shell of Eucithara funebris
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Mangeliidae
Genus: Eucithara
Species:
E. funebris
Binomial name
Eucithara funebris
(Reeve, 1846)
Synonyms[1]
  • Mangelia funebris Reeve, 1846 (original combination)

Eucithara funebris is a small sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Mangeliidae.[1]

Description

The length of the shell varies between 9โ€“11 millimetres (0.35โ€“0.43 in).

The shell has a smooth appearance. The ribs are rather solid, obtuse, with wider interspaces. The color of the shell is yellowish brown, broad banded with chestnut. The ribs are lighter colored than the interstices.[2]

Distribution

This marine species occurs off the Philippines.

References

  • Reeve, L.A. 1846. Monograph of the genus Mangelia. pls 1-8 in Reeve, L.A. (ed). Conchologia Iconica. London : L. Reeve & Co. Vol. 3.
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