Vexillum takakuwai

Vexillum (Costellaria) takakuwai is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.[1]

Vexillum (Costellaria) takakuwai
Vexillum (Costellaria) takakuwai
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V. takakuwai
Binomial name
Vexillum (Costellaria) takakuwai
Cernohorsky & Azuma, 1974

Description

The shell size varies between 27 mm and 70 mm

Distribution

This species occurs in the Pacific Ocean off Japan and Queensland, Australia.

References

  • Turner H. 2001. Katalog der Familie Costellariidae Macdonald, 1860. Conchbooks. 1–100-page(s): 63
  • "Vexillum (Costellaria) takakuwai". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 8 December 2010.
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