Daphnella magnifica

Daphnella magnifica is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Raphitomidae.[1]

Daphnella magnifica
Shell of Daphnella magnifica (holotype at MNHN, Paris)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Clade: Caenogastropoda
Clade: Hypsogastropoda
Clade: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Raphitomidae
Genus: Daphnella
Species:
D. magnifica
Binomial name
Daphnella magnifica
Stahlschmidt, Poppe & Chino, 2014

Description

The length of the shell varies between 7 mm and 21 mm.

Distribution

This marine species was found off Cebu, Bohol & Balicasag, Philippines.

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References

  • Stahlschmidt P., Poppe G.T. & Chino M. (2014) Description of seven new Daphnella species from the Philippines (Gastropoda: Raphitomidae). Visaya 4(2): 29-38 page(s): 34.


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