Monoplex comptus (A. Adams, 1855)
Comptus triton,
24mm
Monoplex comptus is rare
in the Marshalls. Most of the few specimens have been seen in lagoon Halimeda
patches, although a few have been seen under rocks on lagoon pinnacles or in
ledges on the seaward reef at night. Living specimens have been found at depths
of 5 to 20m, but empty shells have been brought up in sediment and rubble samples
from 60m or more. Shells vary in color from gray to beige to orange and even
to black.
Black seems to be a rare color
form.
Created 5 August 2010
Updated 14 March 2020
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