Alaba punctostriata explained

Alaba punctostriata is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Litiopidae.

Description

(Original description) The white shell is translucent, appearing hyaline. It is finely spiraled with punctate striations, giving it a delicate texture. The shell consists of 4 convex whorls, with the posterior ones typically left and greener, while the others exhibit rounded varices. The aperture is ovate, slightly widened towards the anterior end. The outer lip is sharp, and the columella displays a distinctive orange hue. ^[1]

Distribution

This marine species occurs off Japan; also off China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Madagascar and Australia. ^[2]

References

• Book: Higo, S., Callomon, P. & Goto, Y. . Catalogue and Bibliography of the Marine Shell-Bearing Mollusca of Japan . 1999 . Elle Scientific Publications . Yao, Japan . 1-749.

Notes and References

1. Gould . A.A. . Description of new shells collected by the United States North Pacific Exploring Expedition. . Proceedings of the Boston Society of Natural History. . 1861 . 7 . 385-389 . 13 July 2024.
2. Web site: Alaba punctostriata. Gbif.org . Global Biodiversity Facility. 13 July 2024.