Home Acknowledgments Conventions Glossary Maps References Links Articles Thumbnails Species list Family Next species _______________   Additional Photos	Architectonica gualtierii (Bieler, 1993)   Maximum size:  33 mm shell diameter (Kay, 1979). Identification:  This is a large, top-shaped species with an enlarged marginal cord. It is light brown with spiral rows of dark brown blotches. Natural history:  According to Kay (1979), Architectonica gualtierii is found in sand at depths of 30-50 m (98-164 ft). Distribution:  Maui and Oahu: widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific. Taxonomic notes:  It's listed in Kay, 1979 as Architectonica maxima (Philippi, 1849) and illustrated in Severns, 2000 as Architectonica perspectiva. It's also illustrated in Morris, 1974 as A. perspectiva. Photo:  Mike Severns: composite photo, same shell; 32 mm in diameter: dredged, 29-50 m (95-165 ft); Kihei, Maui. Observations and comments: Note 1:  ( )
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