Imaclava pembertoni is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropodmollusk in the family Drilliidae.[1] The species was first described in 1935 by American malacologist Herbert N. Lowe.[2] According to Lowe (1935), the shell is "elongate oval-conic to rather turriculate-conic", with about six flat-sided whorls (only four preserved in the specimen examined), and a narrow juxtasutural band delineated by a vague spiral depression.[2]
Imaclava pembertoni belongs to the family Drilliidae, a group of predatory marine snails often referred to as turrids. Members of this family are characterized by elongate shells and complex radular teeth used for capturing prey.[1]
Imaclava pembertoni was originally described as Clavus pembertoni by H. N. Lowe in 1935, based on material collected off Punta Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico, and published in Transactions of the San Diego Society of Natural History 8(6): 15–34.[2]
Description
The shell length of I. pembertoni varies between 25mm and 42mm.[1] The shell is elongate, with a high spire and a siphonal canal typical of the family. Coloration is generally pale with darker banding or mottling, though variations occur across individuals. The sculpture consists of axial ribs and spiral grooves, giving the shell a textured appearance. Further anatomical details remain poorly described in the literature.
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Distribution
This species is found in the Eastern Pacific, particularly in the Sea of Cortez, along the western coast of Mexico. Records indicate its habitat is primarily shallow to moderately deep marine environments, often associated with sandy or muddy substrates.[2]
Conservation
No formal conservation status or assessment is currently documented for Imaclava pembertoni.
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