Atys ? sp. e513

This one is tentatively identified as a species of Atys. Two specimens were found at night on 17 February 2008 in a Kwajalein lagoon Halimeda patch at a depth of about 8 meters. The animals were able to swim for short distances by flapping the flaps covering the sides of the shell. Both specimens measured about 27mm in length.

Created 3 September 2008