>This is a Cominella adspersa (BruguiËre).
>A mature specimen common inter-tidal in NZ.
>JP

Correct. They do not usually develop such a
overthickened and inflated shell, but such
specimens are not rare.

Occurs in the North Island, northern parts of the
South Island and the Chatham Islands, 800-odd km
off Christchurch. Sandy substrate intertidally
and in shallow water.
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Andrew Grebneff
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