Vexillum plurinotatum is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.
Description
The shell is small and slender, reaching a length of about 6mm and a diameter of about 2mm.It has the typical elongated, spindle-shaped form seen in many Vexillum species, with a narrow aperture and a pointed spire. The shell surface is ornamental with the fine ribs and markings, giving it a delicate, sculptured appearance. Its overall size and shape make it one of the smaller member of the family Costellariidae.
Distribution This marine species occurs off Japan, French Polynesia (Society Islands and Tuamotu Islands) and New Caledonia.
References
Turner, H., Gori S. & Salisbury, R., 2007. Costellariidae (Gastropoda) of the Maldive Islands, with description of nine new species.
External links Hervier, J. (1898). Descriptions d'espèces nouvelles de l'archipel de la Nouvelle-Calédonie. Journal de Conchyliologie. 45(4): 225–248, pls 8-9 Jean Trondlé & Michel Boutet, Inventory of the Marine Molluscs of French Polynesia; Atoll research bulletin, Atoll research bulletin (2009)