Typical specimens, from Philippines.
Shell flat, spire flat, holes flat, and some flat spiral cords. The surface is smooth, with a velvety touch.
Same kind of pattern than in asinina Linnaeus, 1758. 41-43mm.
Shell flat, spire flat, holes flat, and some flat spiral cords. The surface is smooth, with a velvety touch.
Same kind of pattern than in asinina Linnaeus, 1758. 41-43mm.
The columella is wide, and the spire hardly visible on ventral side.
The dorsum is often eroded, especially near the apex. 34-48mm.
The dorsum is often eroded, especially near the apex. 34-48mm.
Some specimens bear slightly elevated holes, but this feature remains uncommon.
This shell had a difficult life. Many diet changes, and a kind of cystic bump appears near the spire. 38mm.
All these glabra come from Annie Bombeke's collection (FR).
This shell had a difficult life. Many diet changes, and a kind of cystic bump appears near the spire. 38mm.
All these glabra come from Annie Bombeke's collection (FR).
3 specimens from Philippines, purchased in a spanish shell shop, 35mm. B.J. Muñoz Sanchez legit (ES).
Two shells from Philippines, with uncommon patterns:
smaller comes from Pintayan point, southern Leyte, at 1m deep. 18mm.
Lagrer was fished at 1-2m deep, on reef, Bohol. 44mm.
smaller comes from Pintayan point, southern Leyte, at 1m deep. 18mm.
Lagrer was fished at 1-2m deep, on reef, Bohol. 44mm.
Philippines, shallow water, 47mm.
Original picture © R. Kershaw.
Original picture © R. Kershaw.
Pattern table.
Original pictures © R. Kershaw.
Original pictures © R. Kershaw.