Crossata

Crossata is a genus of predatory sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Personidae, the person snails or fig snails.

The shells of Crossata species are characterized by their irregular, lumpy or nodulose surface sculpture and their prominent, often angular, aperture. They are typically found in tropical and subtropical waters, often associated with sandy or muddy bottoms where they hunt other invertebrates.

The genus Crossata was previously considered a subgenus of Persona, but has since been elevated to genus status based on morphological and molecular evidence. The taxonomy of species within the genus can be complex, and identifications often rely on subtle differences in shell morphology.

Species within the genus Crossata include:

• Crossata californica (Hinds, 1843)
• Crossata ventricosa (Guppy, 1866)

Further research continues to refine the understanding of the phylogenetic relationships within Personidae and the placement of species within Crossata.