Paramontana blanfordi is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Raphitomidae.MolluscaBase (2019). MolluscaBase. Paramontana blanfordi (G. Nevill & H. Nevill, 1875). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=596295 on 2019-08-06
Description The length of the shell attains 5.5 mm, its diameter 2.5 mm.
(Original description) The cylindrically ovate shell is elongate. The sutures are rather indistinct. The apex is sharp and pointed, a beautiful deep mauve colour throughout. The shell contains 7 to 8 whorls, longitudinally and transversely ribbed. The ribs are ery prominent, of equal thickness, forming granules at the points of intersection. Towards the base of the body whorl an excavated furrow appears. The columella is short and twisted. The aperture is moderately wide, contorted, with a rather large sinus. The outer lip is thickened with two or three granules just within the aperture.
Distribution This marine species occurs in the Indian Ocean off Eritrea.
References
External links
Kilburn, R. N. (2009). Genus Kermia (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Conoidea: Conidae: Raphitominae) in South African Waters, with Observations on the Identities of Related Extralimital Species. African Invertebrates. 50(2): 217-236 Gastropods.com: Paramontana blanfordi MNHN, Paris: syntype