Distinguishing Characteristics |
Gastropod (1 shell), shell spiral in shape, short spire, wider than tall; color white with zig zag black and pink bars (variable); thick spiraling ribs; columella (inner part of aperture) with 4 (occasionally 5) teeth, inner teeth larger and wider than outer teeth; inner part of outer lip with small, tooth-like denticles, end ones slightly larger than others. |
Similar Species |
This is the only nerite with 4 teeth on inner lip of the aperture. |
Habitat |
Gulf, along rocky shores |
Maximum Size |
2.5 cm (1 in) |
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