Neothais harpa

Neothais harpa is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.[1] The Neothais harpa is classified as part of the Muricidae family and Neothais genus. This species was previously known as the Purpura harpa (Conrad, 1837) before it was changed. This name is currently unaccepted. The parent species is the Neothais Iredale, (1912). Species originates from the Muriciae family, common family to the Murex shells.

Neothais harpa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Mollusca
Class:
Gastropoda
(unranked):
clade Caenogastropoda
clade Hypsogastropoda
clade Neogastropoda
Superfamily:
Muricoidea
Family:
Muricidae
Subfamily:
Rapaninae
Genus:
Neothais
Species:
N. harpa
Binomial name
Neothais harpa
(Conrad, 1837)
Synonyms[1]
  • Purpura harpa Conrad,1837

Description

Shell sizes vary from medium to large. Known for raised spires and strong sculpture with spiral ridges. Sizes range from 20-29mm.

Distribution

Known distribution in Eastern Central Pacific. Found in marine environments, typically benthic and tropical. Commonly found basalt shorelines of the windward islands. The Neothais harpa is endemic to Hawaii. Uncommon shell.

Neothais harpa

References
  1. Neothais harpa (Conrad, 1837). Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 24 April 2010.


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