Agladrillia nitens


Agladrillia nitens is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Drilliidae.

Description

The shell reaches a length of 12 mm and consists of 8 carinately shouldered whorls. It has a flesh-brown coloration. The sculpture of the shell consists of longitudinal, sharp, oblique ribs that are pointed at the shoulder angle and extend to the suture. Additionally, the shell features revolving striae. The outer lip is sharp, and the aperture is oval. The siphonal canal is short.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off North Australia, New Guinea, New Caledonia, the Philippines and the Makassar Strait.