Coralliophila parvula
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| Coralliophila parvula | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Family: | Muricidae |
| Genus: | Coralliophila |
| Species: | C. parvula |
| Binomial name | |
| Coralliophila parvula Bozzetti, 2007 | |
Coralliophila parvula is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Muricidae, commonly known as murex snails or rock snails.[1]
The shell of Coralliophila parvula is small, reaching a length of approximately 5.75 mm.[2] It is elongated with a conical spire and smooth to slightly sculptured surface. The aperture is narrow, and the outer lip is thin, reflecting typical characteristics of the genus Coralliophila. The coloration is generally pale, varying from off-white to light beige.
Distribution
This species occurs in the western Indian Ocean, specifically off the coast of Madagascar.[1]