Vexillum rubellum is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.[1]

Vexillum rubellum
Shell of Vexillum rubellum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Turbinelloidea
Family: Costellariidae
Genus: Vexillum
Species:
V. rubellum
Binomial name
Vexillum rubellum
(Adams & Reeve, 1850)
Synonyms[1]
  • Mitra rubella A. Adams & Reeve, 1850 superseded combination
  • Vexillum (Costellaria) rubellum (A. Adams & Reeve, 1850)

Description

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The length of the shell attains 28.1 mm.

The turreted shell has a fusiform shape. It has a uniform, delicate rose-tint, and is finely cancellated throughout. The whorls are swollen behind, and attenuated and recurved in front. The columella is four-plaited. The base of the shell slightly contorted and recurved.[2]

Distribution

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This marine species occurs off the Philippines.

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