How deep does the Waved Whelk live?

The Waved Whelk (Buccinum undatum) is typically found at 0–600 m.

How big does the Waved Whelk get?

The Waved Whelk grows to about 10.2 cm.

Waved Whelk

Buccinum undatum

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–600 m
Max size: 10.2 cm

The waved whelk is a familiar Atlantic sea snail, its ribbed shell reaching about 10 centimetres on hard and soft bottoms from the shore to 600 metres. A scavenger, it follows the scent of dead and dying animals across the seabed, and its tough egg cases often wash ashore in spongy clumps.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Buccinidae › Buccinum

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 138878.

FAQ

How deep does the Waved Whelk live?: The Waved Whelk (Buccinum undatum) is typically found at 0–600 m.
How big does the Waved Whelk get?: The Waved Whelk grows to about 10.2 cm.