Buccinulum corneum (Linnaeus, 1758) Main synonym = Euthria cornea Linnaeus, 1758 |
Taxonomical Classification: Animalia / Mollusca / Neogastropoda / Sorbeoconcha / Buccinidae |
Spindle euthria Maltese name not known |
Worldwide distribution: |
Frequency in Malta: |
Status: |
Habitat: |
Further Information: The Buccinulum corneum is a sea snail pertaining to Buccinidae family, often called Whelks. This species is distributed in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Average size 5 cm but can grow ro 6.5cm. The snail often has vivid orange-amber colours. Scarce but not rare, specimens photographed on the Northern coast in Gozo. |
Special contributor, data input & photos for the Mollusca section courtesy of Owen Mifsud |
|
Other Links and info |
Funghi & Fauna Main Page |
Wild Plants Main Index |
Close This Window |
Image Code: BUCC-COR
(required to buy images in this page)
|
|
This website needs financial support through sponsors or advertisment - check here . |