Calliotropis helix

Calliotropis helix is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Eucyclidae.[1]

Calliotropis helix
Shell of Calliotropis helix (paratype at MNHN, Paris)
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C. helix
Binomial name
Calliotropis helix
Vilvens, 2007

Description

The length of the shell reaches 20 mm.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off Taiwan and in the South China Sea.

References

  • Vilvens C. (2007) New records and new species of Calliotropis from Indo-Pacific. Novapex 8 (Hors Série 5): 1–72
  • "Calliotropis helix". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 15 January 2019.


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