Nodolatirus rapanus
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| Nodolatirus rapanus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Family: | Fasciolariidae |
| Genus: | Nodolatirus |
| Species: | N. rapanus |
| Binomial name | |
| Nodolatirus rapanus Bouchet & M. A. Snyder, 2013 | |
Nodolatirus rapanus is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Fasciolariidae, commonly known as spindle and tulip snails.[1]
The shell length reaches approximately 40–60 mm, with a robust fusiform shape and distinct axial ribs. Shell coloration ranges from pale tan to light brown with darker spiral bands.[2]
Taxonomy
This species was described in 2013 by Bouchet & Snyder as part of a genus revision in the Journal of Conchology.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Ecology
As a neogastropod, it is likely carnivorous, preying on smaller invertebrates. Specific ecological studies on this species have not yet been published.[5]