Antalis taphria (Dall, 1889)
Green tuskshell
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Family:  Dentaliidae ()
Max. size:  2.1 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 15 - 692 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:  Shell is regularly tapering, curvature accentuated towards posterior end, fresh specimens translucent light apple green, smooth primary ribs (12-14), secondary ribs present, all fade near oral aperture. Intercostal spaces straight, reticulate sculptured, Apex polygonal, shallow V-shaped notch at convex side. Oral section circular (Ref. 3441).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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