Fusinus gallagheri is a species of marine gastropod mollusk in the family Fasciolariidae, commonly known as the spindle snails or tulip snails. The species was formally described by Smythe & Chatfield in 1981.
Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Mollusca
- Class: Gastropoda
- Subclass: Caenogastropoda
- Order: Neogastropoda
- Family: Fasciolariidae
- Genus: Fusinus
- Species: Fusinus gallagheri
Description
Fusinus gallagheri is a small, sinistral (left‑coiling) sea snail. The shell reaches a length of approximately 17 mm and exhibits the fusiform (spindle‑shaped) morphology typical of the genus. Detailed morphological characteristics beyond size and coiling are not extensively documented in the available literature.
Distribution and Habitat
The species is known from the intertidal zone of Masirah Island, Oman. It inhabits the undersides of rocks at low tide, indicating a preference for shallow, coastal marine environments.
References
- Smythe, K. R., & Chatfield, J. E. (1981). Original species description.
- World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS). Fusinus gallagheri Smythe & Chatfield, 1981. AphiaID 447023.
- GBIF: Species profile for Fusinus gallagheri (ID 6505087).
- MolluscaBase: Taxonomic details for Fusinus (Sinistralia) gallagheri.
Note: The above information reflects current scientific consensus as documented in taxonomic databases and the primary species description.
