Gyrineum perca


Gyrineum perca is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Cymatiidae. It is more commonly known as the winged triton or the maple leaf triton.

Description

Shells of Gyrineum perca can reach a length of. These unusual shells are quite flattened, well adapted to laying on a soft substrate, with large flanges close to the outer lips and a blade-like outpouching of the outer shell layer, forming two longitudinal folds. Shell surface may be whitish, yellowish or pale brown.

Distribution

Indo-Pacific: widespread from Eastern Africa to Japan.