Gibberula elvirae is a species of marine gastropod in the family Cystiscidae.[1][2] It is endemic to Cape Verde with certain records only off São Vicente (type locality) and likely records off Brava. It inhabits the upper sublittoral zone and occurs on rocky bottoms with algae.[1]

Description

The shell measures about 4.8 mm × 3.0 mm (0.19 in × 0.12 in).[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Moreno, Diego (2012). "The genus Gibberula (Gastropoda, Cystiscidae) in the Cape Verde Islands with the description of a new species". Iberus. 30 (1): 67–83. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  2. ^ Bieler R, Bouchet P, Gofas S, Marshall B, Rosenberg G, La Perna R, Neubauer TA, Sartori AF, Schneider S, Vos C, ter Poorten JJ, Taylor J, Dijkstra H, Finn J, Bank R, Neubert E, Moretzsohn F, Faber M, Houart R, Picton B, Garcia-Alvarez O, eds. (2025). "Gibberula elvirae Moreno, 2012". MolluscaBase. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 25 January 2025.


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