Quasimitra sophiae is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Mitridae, the miters or miter snails.
Description
Size: This species typically reaches a size of about 30–35 mm in length. Shell: It features a small to medium-sized, solid, slender fusiform shell. Appearance: The shell has a distinctive appearance with a whitish to cream color base, often decorated with dark brown axial streaks on every whorl. Structure: It has a well-defined spire, a smooth surface with fine spiral grooves, and a narrow aperture. Habitat: Quasimitra sophiae has been found in sandy environments at depths of 20–30 meters. Location: The species is recorded in the southwest Pacific region, specifically around New Caledonia and the Isle of Pines. Synonyms: It was originally described under the name Mitra sophiae by Crosse in 1862.
Distribution New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean.
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