Description of Saginafusus momus sp. nov., a new large buccinoid species from Thailand (Gastropoda: Melongenidae)
Dekkers, A.M. (2018). Description of Saginafusus momus sp. nov., a new large buccinoid species from Thailand (Gastropoda: Melongenidae). Gloria Maris 57(2): 52-55
In: Gloria Maris. Belgische Vereniging voor Conchyliologie: Deurne. ISSN 0778-4767, meer
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| Trefwoorden |
Indian Ocean
ISW, Andaman Sea
Myanmar
Taxonomic status > New taxa > New species
Thailand
Melongenidae T. Gill, 1871 (1854) [WoRMS]; Saginafusus momus Dekkers, 2018 [WoRMS]
Andaman Sea [Marine Regions]; Thailand Exclusive Economic Zone [Marine Regions]
Marien/Kust |
| Abstract |
The genus Saginafusus Wenz, 1943 currently contains one species from northern Australia. This paper presents a second species from the Andaman Sea. This new species differs from Saginafusus pricei E A Smith,1887 in shell morphology and geographical distribution, with S. pricei being restricted to the Timor Sea. The new species is periodically sold through the shell souvenir market. The shells sold at these markets originate from local fishermen operating in the shallow parts of the Andaman Sea. The name chosen for the new species is Saginafusus momus sp nov. |
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