How deep does the Kellet's Whelk live?

The Kellet's Whelk (Kelletia kelletii) is typically found at 0–69 m.

How big does the Kellet's Whelk get?

The Kellet's Whelk grows to about 17.5 cm.

Kellet's Whelk

Kelletia kelletii

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–69 m
Max size: 17.5 cm

A large whelk reaching about eighteen centimetres, Kellet's whelk lives in kelp beds and on rocky and sandy bottoms from the low intertidal down to around seventy metres. It gathers in loose groups to feed and breed, scavenging and preying on worms and sea squirts.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Austrosiphonidae › Kelletia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 491054.

FAQ

How deep does the Kellet's Whelk live?: The Kellet's Whelk (Kelletia kelletii) is typically found at 0–69 m.
How big does the Kellet's Whelk get?: The Kellet's Whelk grows to about 17.5 cm.