Contribution
Menestho (s.l.) cf. enora (Dall & Bartsch, 1909) (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Pyramidellidae), a non-indigenous species newly established in Capo Peloro lagoon (Sicily)
Renda, Walter; Gatì, Ivan; Nofroni, Italo; Giacobbe, Salvatore; Vannozzi, Angelo
Archiv für Molluskenkunde International Journal of Malacology Band 154 Heft 2 (2025), p. 295 - 304
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publié: Sep 30, 2025
publication en ligne: Sep 29, 2025
DOI: 10.1127/arch.moll/154/295-304
ArtNo. ESP190815402004, Prix: 19.00 €
Abstract
A non-indigenous pyramidellid is newly reported in Capo Peloro lagoon, north-eastern Sicily, Italy. Its introduction is likely due to mussel or oyster farming activities carried out over several decades in the lagoon. Due to its peculiar shell morphology, it is most like species described from the west coast of North America by Dall and Bartsch in the early 20th century, and type specimens of the most similar species are illustrated for comparison. Based on comparisons with native Mediterranean species and the global fauna, we tentatively attribute the newly recorded species from Capo Peloro lagoon to Menestho (s.l.) cf. enora (Dall & Bartsch, 1909) comb. nov. The systematic placement is tentative pending additional information on this species and a revision of the genus.
Mots-clefs
Non-indigenous species (NIS) • shellfish farming • Menestho • Odostomia • type material