Macrozafra mariae is a species of marine gastropod mollusc in the family Columbellidae. It was first described by Baden Powell in 1940. It is endemic to the waters of New Zealand.Spencer, H.G., Marshall, B.A. & Willan, R.C. (2009) Checklist of New Zealand living Mollusca. Pp 196-219, in: Gordon, D.P. (ed.) New Zealand inventory of biodiversity. Volume one. Kingdom Animalia: Radiata, Lophotrochozoa, Deuterostomia. Canterbury University Press, Christchurch
Description
Macrozafra mariae has a relatively large shell compared to other members of the Macrozafra genus. The shell is ovate and spirally grooved, with weak axial folds. The shell is a full white colour, with the holotype measuring 8.6mm by 4mm.
Distribution The species is Endemic to New Zealand. The holotype was collected from Cape Maria van Diemen in the Northland Region, New Zealand.
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