Mollusca
Crassispira albinodata
Crassispira albinodata
(White banded Drillia)
(White banded Drillia)
1. Out of water (Rob Ruzicka)
2. Out of water (Rob Ruzicka)
Size
Length: 1cm (0.3")
Recognition Characters
Small gastropod. Body whorl has two or three white or yellow spiral bands. Spiral bands have beaded appearance. Aperture is narrow.
Color
Exterior is dark brown to black with white or yellowish-white beaded bands.
Habitat & Depth
Rocky substrates and shelly, rocky bottoms.
Distribution at GRNMS
Common. Can be found among rocks and under ledges.
Geographic Range
Georgia, Florida, and West Indies
Behavior & Notes
Synonyms
Drillia (Neodrillia) albinodata, Monilispira albinodata
Abbott 2001