Raphitoma azuari


Raphitoma azuari is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Raphitomidae.

Description

The length of the shell attains 12.6 mm. The sculpture of the shell consists of approximately 16 to 20 axial ribs, crossed by 16 to 20 finer spiral cords, with 5 to 7 above the suture. The intersection of these cords forms elongated and pointed nodules, especially on the early whorls, giving the shell a spiny appearance

Distribution

This marine species was found off France in the Mediterranean Sea.