Hinea

Hinea is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Nassariidae, the nassa mud snails.

Hinea lineata

Hinea akuana

Common Names

The species in this genus are commonly known as "dog whelks" or "nassa mud snails".

Characteristics

Members of this genus are typically small to medium-sized snails with a thick, solid shell. The shell has a pointed spire and a wide aperture, which is often adorned with a series of ridges or teeth. The outer lip of the aperture is often thickened and flared. The color of the shell can vary depending on the species, but it is often brown or gray. Some species have a smooth shell surface, while others have a rough or granular surface.

Environments

Hinea snails are found in a variety of marine environments, including intertidal zones, rocky shores, and sandy beaches. They are often found in areas with a high level of sediment, such as mudflats or sandbars.

Species

The following species are recognized within the genus Hinea:

  • Hinea brasiliensis
  • Hinea carinata
  • Hinea costata
  • Hinea elegans
  • Hinea erosa
  • Hinea gibbosa
  • Hinea incrassata
  • Hinea lacunosa
  • Hinea leachii
  • Hinea modesta
  • Hinea multicostata
  • Hinea navicella
  • Hinea orbignyana
  • Hinea plicata
  • Hinea reticulata
  • Hinea scalaris
  • Hinea seminuda
  • Hinea subcostata
  • Hinea sublirata
  • Hinea tuberculata

References

  • Bouchet, P. (2015). Hinea Gray, 1839. In: MolluscaBase (2015). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=138846 on 2016-02-26.
  • Gofas, S.; Le Renard, J.; Bouchet, P. (2001). Mollusca, in: Costello, M.J. et al. (Ed.) (2001). European register of marine species: a check-list of the marine species in Europe and a bibliography of guides to their identification. Collection Patrimoines Naturels, 50: pp. 181-213.