Phasianotrochus


Phasianotrochus is a genus of sea snails. They are marine gastropod molluscs in the family Trochidae, the top snails.

Description

The elongated, ovate-pointed shell is thick, solid, polished. The ovate aperture is longer than broad. The columella is arcuate, bearing usually a tooth-like projection in the middle.

Distribution

These marine snails are endemic to Australia and can be found off the coast of New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia.

Species

According to the Indo-Pacific Molluscan Database, the following species with names in current use are included within the genus PhasianotrochusPhasianotrochus apicinus Phasianotrochus bellulus Phasianotrochus eximius Phasianotrochus hirasei Phasianotrochus irisodontes Phasianotrochus rutilus