Terebra reticularis


Terebra reticularis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Terebridae, the auger snails. It is often referred to as Terebra pseudoturbonilla as well, although it is an unaccepted name.

Description

The width of the shell is ~1.5 mm with the length of 6mm. It has been said to be similar in looks with the genus Turbonilla, distinct only due to the last spiral and is said to be the smallest of the genus Terebra. The columella is light brown, and contains 6-9 spirals.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off Mauritania and the Congo, and can be found at depths ranges of 20 and 130 meters.