Calliostoma swinneni explained

Calliostoma swinneni is a species of marine gastropod mollusc in the family Calliostomatidae.^[1]

Range of distribution

This species is endemic to the Philippines. It is found in Aliguay Island, Mindanao.^[2]

Habitat

This top shell lives at depths of about 100 m.^[2]

Shell description

The shape of the shell is high conical.^[2] The first whorls are straight but later whorls are concave.^[2]

Coloration of the shell is cream white or with faint brown flecks.^[2]

The shell height is up to 13 mm, and the width is up to 10 mm. It is small for the genus.^[2]

References

• Bouchet, P.; Fontaine, B. (2009). List of new marine species described between 2002-2006. Census of Marine Life.

Notes and References

1. WoRMS (2010). Calliostoma swinneni Poppe, Tagaro & Dekker, 2006. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=389929 on 2010-05-21
2. Poppe G. T., Tagaro S. P. & Dekker H. (2006). The Seguenziidae, Chilodontidae, Trochidae, Calliostomatidae & Solariellidae of the Philippine Islands. Conchbooks, Germany, Hackenheim, .