Sapphicorhynchus sappho Hall 1860 (lamp shell)

Rhynchonellata - Rhynchonellida - Sapphicorhynchidae

Alternative combinations: Camarotoechia sappho, Cupularostrum sappho, Rhynchonella (Stenocisma) sappho, Rhynchonella sappho, Stenoschisma sappho

Belongs to Sapphicorhynchus according to P. Sartenaer 2007

See also Cleland 1911, Dutro 1981, Hall 1867 and Kindle 1900

Sister taxa: none

Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder

Distribution:

• Devonian of Colombia (2 collections), United States (18: Indiana, New York, Pennsylvania)

Total: 20 collections each including a single occurrence

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