1. Pirenella cingulata (Gmelin, 1791)

1791. Murex cinggulata Gmelin. Syst. Nat., ed. 3: 3561.

2003. Cerithidea (Cerithideopsilla) cinggulata: Subba Rao, Rec. Zool. Surv. India, Occ. Paper No. 192: 136. Pl. 22, Fig 2

Material examined: 6

Measurement: Length: 1.2-2.8 cm, Breadth: 0.4-0.8 cm

Remarks: Most common species found in the estuaries and backwaters, gregarious in their habitat, found in large groups in the mudflats. Deaths and empty shells are commonly found occupied by hermit crabs.

Distribution: Andhra Pradesh, Andaman Islands, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal.