Bering's Neptune [Beringius behringii]
Description
Bering's Neptune is a deep-water, less commonly encountered species, so most recreational divers won’t see it directly. When present in accessible habitats, divers may notice it as a subtle, slow-moving presence in cooler waters, often associated with benthic environments. If you’re diving in the right region and conditions, the experience can feel like spotting a rare, living piece of the seafloor community.
Where To See Bering's Neptune
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Most modern snails
Caenogastropoda
|
| Family |
Neogastropods: Whelks & Cone Shells
Neogastropoda
|
| Genus |
Buccinoidea
Buccinoidea
|
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