The star system calculates the number of pieces that were handled by Conchology, Inc. in the last 21 years:
0 – 5 pieces
6 stars
6 – 10 pieces
5 stars
11 - 25 pieces
4 stars
26 - 75 pieces
3 stars
76 - 150 pieces
2 stars
> 150 pieces
1 star
We want to point out that the star system is only very reliable for PHILIPPINE shells only, as we handle very few foreign shells in general. As time goes, the system will become more and more performant.
"S. affinis new. Shorter, 1.15 by 60, pure white, pale yellowish within; costa smaller and wider apart. 300. Sandy and Green Keys, living under different environment on each." (Maynard, 1913b:184-185)
Geographic Distribution:
New Providence and Adjacent Islands, Bahama Islands
Type Locality:
Sandy Key, New Providence Island, Bahamas
[25° 2' N, -77° 17' W]
The original description listed this taxon as occurring on Sandy and Green Keys, [New Providence Island, Bahamas] living under different environment on each. As the lectotype is from Sandy Key, the type locality is restricted to Sandy Key.
Type Material:
Lectotype, MCZ 076124
Additional Records:
MolluscaBase Information:
No MolluscaBase Information Found.
Remarks:
Maynard (1921b:144) provided slightly different measurements [1.20 by .57 inches; 30.5 by 14.4 mm] and a reference to figures [Plate 44, figs. 5, 6] that were never published. Gould and Woodruff (1986:474) had examined the "holotype" and synonymized this taxon with Cerion glans (Küster, 1844).