Vaughanites leptus


Vaughanites leptus is an extinct species of marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pyramimitridae.

Description

Length 17.9 mm.; diameter 4.7 mm..
the outline, nucleus, and aperture as described under the genus. The sculpture consists of an open lattice-work of spiral and axial cords. Five spirals, of which the third from the suture is strongest, lie on penultimate whorl. Spirals overriding axials, but slightly swollen at intersections. Axials bent at strong spiral marking apex of anal notch.

Distribution

Fossils of this marine species have been found in Pliocene strata of Jamaica