Sinistrofulgur laeostomum

Sinistrofulgur laeostomum
Holotype
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Mollusca
Class:	Gastropoda
Subclass:	Caenogastropoda
Order:	Neogastropoda
Family:	Busyconidae
Genus:	Sinistrofulgur
Species:	S. laeostomum
Binomial name
Sinistrofulgur laeostomum (Kent, 1982) [1]
Synonyms [1]
Busycon laeostomumKent, 1982 Busycon perversum laeostomum(Kent, 1982)

Sinistrofulgur laeostomum is a carnivorous whelk in the family Busyconidae. It is found below the intertidal zone. ^[2] It was described from shells found offshore from southern New Jersey to northern Virginia, ^{[2] [3]} where it is most often found, but it has also been found in parts of Florida. ^[1]

Habitat and distribution

Sinistrofulgur laeostomum has a minimum recorded depth of 0 meters and a maximum recorded depth of 15 meters. ^[4]

Its type locality is Stone Harbor, New Jersey. ^[5] There was at least one other recorded from this location, from the collection of Harry Lee. ^[2]

Description

A damaged specimen from Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

Sinistrofulgur laeostomum has a large, elongated body whorl, and each whorl has a row of blunt knobs along its shoulder. ^[4]

References

1. "Sinistrofulgur laeostomum (Kent, 1982)". Global Biodiversity Information Facility . Retrieved 4 September 2025.
2. Lee, Harry G.; Frank, Bill. "An Obscure Whelk - Busycon laeostomum Kent, 1982". Jaxshells.org. Conchologists of America. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
3. "Sinistrofulgur laeostomum". Conchology. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
4. Olson, Chandler. "Sinistrofulgur laeostomum". Seahorse & Co. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
5. "Sinistrofulgur laeostomum (Kent, 1982)". Mollusca base. Retrieved 22 August 2025.