Tritonoturris capensis

{{Short description|Species of gastropod}}

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|taxon =Tritonoturris capensis

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|image_caption = Shell of Tritonoturris capensis at Naturalis Biodiversity Center

|authority = (Smith E. A., 1882)

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• Clathurella capensis (E. A. Smith, 1882)
• Daphnella capensis (E. A. Smith, 1882)
• Defrancia capensis (E. A. Smith, 1882)
• Philbertia capensis (E. A. Smith, 1882) (superseded combination)
• Pleurotoma capensis Smith E. A., 1882
• Pleurotomella ida Thiele, 1925 (junior synonym)
• Raphitoma ida (Thiele, 1925)
• Raphitoma ornatus Strebel, 1904
• Trophon ornatus Turton, W.H., 1932

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Tritonoturris capensis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Raphitomidae.{{WRMS species|435077|Tritonoturris capensis (Smith E. A., 1882)||5 April 2010}} often found along the coast of South Africa. Tritonoturris capensis is highly regarded for its beautiful shell and is sought after by collectors and shell enthusiasts.

The shell can grow up to 4-5 centimeters in height and is characterized by distinct spiral ridges and fine, intricate patterns. The coloration of the shell varies from creamy white to light brown, often adorned with reddish-brown or dark brown blotches and bands.{{Cite web |title=Molluscabase |url=http://www.molluscabase.org/ |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=www.molluscabase.org |language=en}}

This species is typically found in sandy or muddy habitats, particularly in the intertidal zone and subtidal regions. It is known to inhabit depths ranging from shallow waters to around 100 meters.{{Cite web |title=WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species |url=https://www.marinespecies.org/ |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=www.marinespecies.org}} Tritonoturris capensis is primarily a predator, feeding on small marine invertebrates such as crustaceans and other gastropods. It uses its long, extensible proboscis to capture prey.