| Family: |
Dentaliidae () |
| Max. size: |
8.9 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 60 - 600 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: USA to Uruguay, Caribbean. |
| Diagnosis: |
Shell is long, slightly curved, regularly tapering, yellowish grey. Six primary ribs, secondary ribs present, attaining rapidly similar size of primary ones, transverse riblets present producing a rasp-like surface. Apex with a deep, narrow slit at the convex side. Oral section polygonal, circular or slightly dorsoventrally compressed (Ref. 3441). |
| Biology: |
Empty shells collected from depths of 40 to 1980 m (Ref. 3441). Minimum depth from Ref. 111279. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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