Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Family: Epitoniidae
Species: Epitonium pallasii
Description: Slightly triangular in profile, the whorls are rather inflated and rounded and lead to a circular aperture. There are approximately 5 whorls that are crossed by about 9 upstanding ribs. Extremely coloured cream to fawn, the ribs are usually bright white. Typical Size: Larger species – L 26mm W 16mm, Smaller species – L 10mm, W 7mm.
Information Source: Bahrain First National Report to the CBD (2006); Bahrain Seashells (1994)
July 16, 2022