Polinices putealis Garrard, 1961 Height 27mm Marine, Thinner shell than P.tawhitirahia, with an umbilicus that remains open at all stages of growth. Fawn to greenish periostracum Australia, Kermadec Islands and Northern NZ KA |
Polinices tawhitirahia Powell, 1965 Height 36mm, Width 32mm Marine, Heavy shell with thick callus that completely fills umbilicus. Colourless periostracum, fewer protoconch whorls than P. putealis, and a broader first protoconch whorl Northland to Poor Knights Islands. Also Norfolk Islands KA |