Phalium flammiferum explained

Phalium flammiferum, the striped bonnet, is a species of large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Cassidae, the helmet snails and bonnet snails.

Description

Shells of Phalium flammiferum can reach a size of 41-.[1] These moderately large shells are oval or globular, with a pointed spire and a smooth surface covered with longitudinal brown to pale brown stripes. Outer lip is denticulate, with large brown bands. The aperture is dark brown.[2]

Distribution and habitat

This species has an Indo-Pacific distribution. It can be found from Japan to Vietnam and in Northern China Seas.[3] It prefers fine sandy substratum at depths of 10 to 50 m.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.conchology.be/?t=66&species=Phalium+flammiferum Conchology
  2. http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=591457 WoRMS
  3. http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20q?search=Phalium+flammiferum Discover life