Nodolatirus rapanus
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Family: | Fasciolariidae |
| Genus: | Nodolatirus |
| Species: | N. rapanus
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| Binomial name | |
| Nodolatirus rapanus Bouchet & M. A. Snyder, 2013
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Nodolatirus rapanus is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Fasciolariidae, commonly known as spindle and tulip snails.[1]
Description
[edit | edit source]The shell length reaches approximately 40–60 mm, with a robust fusiform shape and distinct axial ribs. Shell coloration ranges from pale tan to light brown with darker spiral bands.[2]
Taxonomy
[edit | edit source]This species was described in 2013 by Bouchet & Snyder as part of a genus revision in the Journal of Conchology.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit | edit source]Nodolatirus rapanus is endemic to the Austral Islands, particularly around Rapa Iti in French Polynesia.[4][5] It inhabits shallow subtidal zones among rocky substrates and coral reefs.
Ecology
[edit | edit source]As a neogastropod, it is likely carnivorous, preying on smaller invertebrates. Specific ecological studies on this species have not yet been published.[5]
Life cycle
[edit | edit source]It likely has planktonic larvae (veligers) after external fertilization before settling and maturing, similar to other members of Fasciolariidae.
Significance
[edit | edit source]Its restricted distribution and specialized habitat suggest potential sensitivity to environmental changes, although it has not been evaluated for conservation status.
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