Scientific Name: Acmaea achates (Reeve, 1855)
Synonym: Patella achates (Currently unaccepted) (Currently unaccepted)
English Name: Banded Limpet
Local/Bangla Name: Chhata Shamuk (ছাতা শামুক)
Photo: ATA Ahmed
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Order: Nacellida
Family: Acmaeidae
Description:
The shell is petite, elliptical, of moderate thickness, and somewhat conical, with a relatively low apex leaning towards the front. The shell often shows signs of erosion, which can obscure its natural patterns. The aperture has a highly defined inner rim. Regarding coloration, it varies in terms of hue, shape, and design. It can appear as dark grey with multiple white bands, while some have a uniformly dark-brown edge broken up by small white patches.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
St. Martin’s Island and Teknaf area
Environment:
Marine
References:
Siddiqui KU, Islam MA, Kabir SMH, Ahmad M, Ahmed ATA, Rahman AKA, Haque EU, Ahmed ZU, Begum ZNT, Hassan MA, Khondker M, Rahman MM (2007) Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 17. Molluscs. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka 415 pp.
Siddiqui, K.U., Islam, M.A., Kabir, S.M.H., Ahmad, M., Ahmed, A.T.A., Rahman, A.K.A., Haque, EU, Ahmed, Z.U., Begum, Z.N.T., Hassan, M.A., Khondker, M. and Rahman, M.M. (eds.). 2007. Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 17. Molluscs. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka 415 pp.
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