Maurea punctulata (Martyn, 1784) is a animal in the Calliostomatidae family, order Trochida, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Maurea punctulata (Martyn, 1784)
Maurea punctulata is a predatory marine gastropod endemic to New Zealand, with a shell up to 41.7 mm long and a Quaternary fossil range.
This species, scientifically named Maurea punctulata (Martyn, 1784), has a shell that reaches a maximum length of 41.7 mm. Its fossil record dates to the Quaternary period. Members of the genus Maurea are predators that feed on sessile prey. This marine species is endemic to New Zealand.
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Calliostoma tricolor Gabb, 1865
Calliostoma ornatum (Lamarck, 1822)
Calliostoma annulatum (Lightfoot), 1786
Calliostoma gloriosum Dall, 1871
Maurea tigris (Gmelin, 1791)
Calliostoma ligatum (Gould, 1849)
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