| Family: |
Dentaliidae () |
| Max. size: |
5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 36 - 1935 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic, Caribbean: USA and Brazil. Eastern Atlantic: North Africa and Gulf of Guinea. Tropical to subtropical climates. |
| Diagnosis: |
Shell slightly curved, slender, white. Low primary ribs (15-20). Crossed by transversal lines giving an irregular aspect to the whole surface. Apex is simple or V- or U-shaped notch on convex side. Apical, oral sections subcircular. |
| Biology: |
Minimum depth from Ref. 111279. Infaunal (Ref. 111279). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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