Putzeysia wiseri explained

Putzeysia wiseri is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Eucyclidae.

Description

The height of the shell attains 5 mm. The small shell has a subconic shape. It contains 6–7 more or less convex whorls. These are latticed by transverse cinguli (6 on penultimate whorl), and longitudinal elevated, oblique lines. The aperture is suborbicular. The outer lip is sulcate within.

Distribution

This species is distributed in the Mediterranean Sea (found off the Gulf of Bona, Algiers) and in the Bay of Biscay.

References

• Gofas, S.; Le Renard, J.; Bouchet, P. (2001). Mollusca, in: Costello, M.J. et al. (Ed.) (2001). European register of marine species: a check-list of the marine species in Europe and a bibliography of guides to their identification. Collection Patrimoines Naturels, 50: pp. 180–213