Specimen identification, is it Mitra (Strigatella) discors (Gmelin, 1791) or Pyrene punctata (Bruguière, 1789)?

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Bhavik Vakani

Hi, Ravinesh

It is Mitra. not sure about species. I need time for species level ID.

Regard

Bhavik

Ravinesh R

Thank You Bhavik

Paresh Poriya

Hi Ravinsh

See the links. This could help you.

http://internethawaiishellnews.org/IHSN/2006/0609fea1.pdf

internethawaiishellnews.org/IHSN/2006/0609/Fea1/page4.html

Gianluigi Bini

Hi Ravinsh - The columellar folds say Mitra. It's Mitra assimilis Pease, 1868.

Ciao Gianluigi,

P.s. The Genus Strigatella it's a little different.

Thank You