Iceland Whelk
Colus islandicus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–3006 m
- Max size: 12 cm
A thick spired sea snail of cold northern waters, the Iceland whelk crawls across the seabed from the shallows down to about 3,000 metres. Like other whelks it scavenges and hunts other shelled animals, tracking prey by scent across the mud.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Colidae › Colus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 138902.
FAQ
- How deep does the Iceland Whelk live?
- The Iceland Whelk (Colus islandicus) is typically found at 5–3006 m.
- How big does the Iceland Whelk get?
- The Iceland Whelk grows to about 12 cm.