| Cassidae (helmet and bonnet shells) |
| 30.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 27 m |
| Western Atlantic. |
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Shell very large, heavy. Spire short. Shell surface with fine reticulated sculpture and knobby projections on body whorl. Parietal shield large and well defined, triangular. Outer lip with inner tooth-like projections. Colour: brownish cream with large patch of brown at centre of parietal shield. Outer lip entirely cream or cream white with brown between teeth. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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