Size: Up to 13mm high; 5mm broad Shape: Relatively tall shell with the last whorl making up about two thirds of the total shell height. Has a short but wide siphonal canal and broad anal siphon. Colour: Yellowish brown with dark brown spirals. Normally these are numerous and narrow but sometimes there is a broad band on the last whorl. Sculpture: Last whorl has a varix and 8-9 other costae with the spaces between filled with strap shaped spiral ridges. Animal: White with opaque white spots. There are two cephalic tentacles with an eye at the base of each. No operculum on foot.
Ecology and behaviour
LIves on sand or clay bottoms from 5 to 150m depth.
Distribution and status
Occassional occurrences all around the UK.
References and links
- Graham, A. 1988. Molluscs: Prosobranch and Pyramidellid Gastropods. London.