Fusiturricula jaquensis

Fusiturricula jaquensis, common name the Surinam turrid, is a species from Fusiturricula, a genus of sea snails, gastropod mollusk in the family of Drilliidae.

The shell has a white color with orange streaks running through.

Variables include a more conical-shape, the presence of bumps and differences in color.

This species occurs in the demersal zone from Colombia to Northern Brazil.

It has also been found as a fossil in Miocene strata of Venezuela; age range: 20.43 to 15.97 Ma.

Picture of Fusiturricula Jaquensis
Fusiturricula Jaquensis