Typhis hebetatus explained

Typhis hebetatus is an extinct species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk, in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.^[1] It was 25–35 mm long, and is visually similar to Typhis adventus, though is more slender and has two variceal spines.^[2]

Distribution

This species occurs in New Zealand.

Notes and References

1. MolluscaBase (2018). Typhis hebetatus Hutton, 1877 †. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=830907 on 2019-01-06
2. Book: Beu, A. G.. Cenozoic mollusca of New Zealand. 2009. Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Limited. Maxwell, Phillip A., Raine, J. I. (James Ian), 1947-, Beu, A. G., GNS Science (N.Z.). 9780478197051. Lower Hutt, N.Z.. 489449241.