Macrozafra mariae is a species of marine gastropod mollusc in the family Columbellidae. It was first described by Baden Powell in 1940. It is endemic to the waters of New Zealand.

Description

Macrozafra mariae has a relatively large shell compared to other members of the Macrozafra genus. The shell is ovate and spirally grooved, with weak axial folds. The shell is a full white colour, with the holotype measuring 8.6mm by 4mm.

Macrozafra mariae

Distribution

The species is Endemic to New Zealand. The holotype was collected from Cape Maria van Diemen in the Northland Region, New Zealand.

Macrozafra mariae

References

Columbellidae

Gastropods described in 1940

Gastropods of New Zealand

Endemic fauna of New Zealand

Endemic molluscs of New Zealand

Molluscs of the Pacific Ocean

Taxa named by Arthur William Baden Powell

Macrozafra mariae