Tylothais aculeata
©Lexie Gersbeck and Gabi Howarth: Tylothais aculeata from the Research Station and Loomis Beach area, Lizard Island. Thanks to Dr Richard Willan (NT Museum) for confirming the identification.
©Lexie Gersbeck and Gabi Howarth: Tylothais aculeata from the Research Station and Loomis Beach area, Lizard Island. Thanks to Dr Richard Willan (NT Museum) for confirming the identification.
©Lexie Gersbeck and Gabi Howarth: Tylothais aculeata from the Research Station and Loomis Beach area, Lizard Island. Thanks to Dr Richard Willan (NT Museum) for confirming the identification.
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Mollusca
Class
Gastropoda
Order
Neogastropoda
Family
Muricidae
Genus
Tylothais
Species
Tylothais aculeata
Colours
Distinguishing features
Dr Richard Willan (NT Museum, 6 Aug 2019) notes that this species is characterised by a large shell (to 60 mm) which has a relatively high spire. It is distinguished by its dark exterior (dark brown to almost black), and dark chocolate brown columella and inner lip.
Size
- Up to 6 cm (length)
