Size

Shell Width: 1-1.5 cm (0.25-0.4")

Recognition Characters

Small shell is somewhat triangular in shape with front end slightly convex. Mildly inflated.

Color

White

Habitat & Depth

Sandy bottoms from shallow water to 146m depth.

Distribution at GRNMS

Rare. May be abundant in sandy areas around reef.

Geographic Range

North Carolina to Texas, Brazil

Behavior & Notes

Samples obtained through suction dredges.

Synonyms

References

Abbott 2001, Rehder 1981