Heliacus asteleformis

Heliacus asteleformis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Architectonicidae, known as the staircase shells or sundials.

Distribution

This species is endemic to New Zealand, found between the northern tip of the North Island and the Three Kings Islands.

Habitat

This species is found at depths of about 90 m.

Description

The shell height is up to 8 mm, and the width is up to 7.5 mm.