Aplus scacchianus


Aplus scacchianus is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pisaniidae.

Description

The small shell is dull whitish and transversely ornamented with interrupted brown lines. The middle of the body whorl is paler. The surface is transversely striate and rugose, with slight longitudinal folds. The columella bears a single fold above and fine denticles below. The outer lip is thickened and finely striated within.

Distribution

This species occurs in the Mediterranean Sea off Naples, Sicily and the Greek coast.