Buccinum aniwanum [Buccinum aniwanum]
Description
Buccinum aniwanum is a bottom-dwelling whelk that divers may encounter on sandy or muddy seafloors near rocky patches. Look for a compact, spiral shell and a cautious, reclusive animal that tends to stay close to the substrate rather than cruising in open water.
Where To See Buccinum aniwanum
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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