Bursa venustula (Reeve, 1844)
41mm

Bursa venustula is rare in the Marshalls, known from only a few specimens. All were found under rocks or sand on the seaward reef at depths of 6 to 20m. The World Record of Marine Species lists Bursa venustula as a synonym for Lampasopsis rhodostoma. Our specimens of the species look quite different. In particular, the aperture is black rather than dark maroon and the posterior canal is much more fully developed in this species than in L. rhodostoma. It is possible the Marshall Islands animals need a new name.

Created 10 August 2010
Updated 21 March 2022

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