Amaea boucheti
Garcia, 2003
Description:
Dimensions range from 22.1 mm - 22.5 mm high and 8.4 mm wide.
Width to height ratio: 0.38:1 ~ 0.37:1
Shell: acuminate; thick; moderately small. Exterior colour pale tan. Imperforate. Approximately 18 costae on the body whorl. Costae are thick, round and almost as wide as interstices. Intercostal spaces with a fine thread below the suture and five wide spiral bands which form beads when crossing axial ribs. Base with well defined basal ridge and smooth basal disc. Aperture sub-quadrate; outer lip strengthened by a heavy varix. Operculum unknown.
Distribution:
Marquesas Islands
Habitat:
1150-1250 m
Etymology:
Named after Dr. Philippe Bouchet, for his important and enthusiastic work in the field of malacology; and in gratitude for his invitation to visit MNHN, and the unique opportunity he has given me to study part of its Epitoniidae. [Garcia, 2003]
Type Material:
Holotype MNHN length 22.1 mm, width 8.4 mm. for Amaea boucheti Garcia, 2003 - Locality: Marquesas Islands, off Fatu Hiva, 10° 34° S, 138° 42° W, in 1150- 1250 m [MUSORSTOM 9, sta. DR1247].. [Garcia, E.F., 2003]
Garcia, E.F. (2003). pp: 4. Fig. 13.
13 Amaea boucheti n. sp. Marquesas Islands, off Fatu Hiva, 10" 34' S, 138° 42' W, in 1150- 1250 m [MUSORSTOM 9, sta. DR1247].
Holotype (MNHN)
Distribution
as listed in source literature
Garcia, E.F. (2003).
pp: 4. Fig. 13-15.
13-15; Amaea boucheti n. sp. Marquesas Islands, off Fatu Hiva, 10" 34' S, 138° 42' W, in 1150- 1250 m [MUSORSTOM 9, sta. DR1247].
Holotype (MNHN) length 22.1 mm, width 8.4 mm.