Teardrop shaped shell, 7-8 tumid whorls, up to 45mm high, apex sharp. Shell very thin, appears smooth, but finely reticulate. Pale brown, may have reddish streaks or spots. Mouth oval, outer lip thin, siphonal canal short, inner lip callus thin and shiny.
Key identification features
- Shell very thin, appears smooth, but finely reticulate
- Teardrop shaped shell
- Pale brown, may have reddish streaks or spots
Similar species
- Buccinum undatum Much larger and coarser
- Liomesus ovum Shell oval, denser, apex blunt
Ecology and behaviour
Found on soft bottoms. Ecology may be similar to Buccinum undatum.
Distribution and status
Rare. Norway to Mediterranean. Shetlands, west Scotland, west and south Ireland.
The map provided here shows the distribution of the species based on Conchological Society data.