Distinguishing Characteristics |
Gastropod (1 shell); shell spiral in shape, elongate; smooth with minute growth rings; color off-white to light brown with some reddish brown mottling; thin brown or dark spiraling lines, widely spaced, unbroken; spire high and pointed; medium length siphonal canal, curved; aperture oval, pointed at the top. |
Similar Species |
Similar to the true tulip (F. tulipa), but the true tulip's spiraling lines are much closer together. The banded tulip does not get as large as the true tulip. |
Habitat |
Gulf and bay, sandy or muddy bottoms |
Maximum Size |
10.3 cm (4 in) |
Other Common Names |
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Previous Scientific Names |
F. hunteria |
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