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Serratovolva luteocincta

Serratovolva luteocincta is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Ovulidae, the ovulids, cowry allies or false cowries. It is one of the species in the genus Serratovolva, which includes at least one other recognized species, a group known for their smooth, elongated shells.

Description

The length of the shell attains 6.4 mm.

Distribution

This species occurs in the China Seas at a depth of 180 m.

References

  • Celzard, A. (2008). Description of a new species of Ovulidae (Gastropoda : Cypraeoidea) from East China Sea. Gloria Maris. 47(3), 61-64.
  • Lorenz F. & Fehse D. (2009) The living Ovulidae. A manual of the families of allied cowries: Ovulidae, Pediculariidae and Eocypraeidae. Hackenheim: Conchbooks.