Euthrenopsis otagoensis explained

Euthrenopsis otagoensis is a species of marine gastropod mollusc in the family Buccinidae.^[1] It was first described by Baden Powell in 1929. It is endemic to the waters of New Zealand. It is the type species for the genus Euthrenopsis.

Description

Euthrenopsis otagoensis has a shell with six whorls, with strong and even convex outlines.^[2] The species measures 12 mm by 5 mm.^[3]

Distribution

The species is endemic to New Zealand.^[1] The holotype was collected in the waters east of the Taiaroa Head in the Otago Region of New Zealand.^[4] Additional specimens have been identified in the Foveaux Strait and the Cook Strait.^{[2] [5]}

References

• Spencer, H.G., Marshall, B.A. & Willan, R.C. (2009). Checklist of New Zealand living Mollusca. pp 196–219. in: Gordon, D.P. (ed.) New Zealand inventory of biodiversity. Volume one. Kingdom Animalia: Radiata, Lophotrochozoa, Deuterostomia. Canterbury University Press, Christchurch
• Maxwell, P. A. (2009). Cenozoic Mollusca. pp 232–254 in Gordon, D. P. (ed.) New Zealand inventory of biodiversity. Volume one. Kingdom Animalia: Radiata, Lophotrochozoa, Deuterostomia. Canterbury University Press, Christchurch

Notes and References

1. Euthrenopsis otagoensis Powell, 1929 . 2022 . 490987 . Marine Mollusca . 22 October 2022.
2. The Recent and Tertiary Species of the Genus Buccinulum in New Zealand, with a Review of Related Genera and Families.. Papers Past . Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand . 60 . 1930 . 57–106 . Powell . A. W. B. . Baden Powell (malacologist).
3. Web site: Euthrenopsis otagoensis . New Zealand Mollusca . 20 November 2022.
4. Web site: Euthrenopsis otagoensis . . 22 October 2022.
5. Web site: Euthrenopsis otagoensis . . 22 October 2022.