Buccinum belcheri [Buccinum belcheri]
Description
This whelk species typically appears as a low-profile spiral shell on the seafloor, sometimes partially buried in sediment. With patience, divers can catch a glimpse of its slow crawl as it forages along rocks and detritus.
Where To See Buccinum belcheri
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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