Semicassis labiata

Semicassis labiata (formerly also known as Phalium labiatum) is a species of large predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc. This species is in the subfamily Cassinae, the "helmet shells" and "bonnet shells", which feed on sea urchins.

Subspecies

 * Semicassis labiata iheringi (Carcelles, 1953)
 * Semicassis labiata labiata (G. Perry, 1811)
 * Semicassis labiata zeylanica (Lamarck, 1822)

Distribution
This species occurs in New Zealand

Description
The maximum recorded shell length of Semicassis labiata iheringi is 76 mm. Also trawled at 70-75 m. depth, off Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Habitat
The minimum recorded depth of Semicassis labiata iheringi is 25 m, and the maximum recorded depth is 84 m.