Knobbed Whelk
Busycon carica
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–75 m
- Max size: 24.9 cm
A large, heavy spired sea snail of sand flats and tidal creeks, the knobbed whelk hunts bivalves along the southeastern United States. It pries open oysters, clams, and scallops by wedging the lip of its own shell between their valves, working its foot in step with the shell.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Busyconidae › Busycon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 160185.
FAQ
- How deep does the Knobbed Whelk live?
- The Knobbed Whelk (Busycon carica) is typically found at 0–75 m.
- How big does the Knobbed Whelk get?
- The Knobbed Whelk grows to about 24.9 cm.