Smirnia Whelk
Neptunea smirnia
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 300 m
- Max size: 11 cm
A common whelk of soft northern bottoms, it ranges from the shallows down to about 300 metres. Like other Neptunea snails it is a scavenger and predator, crawling over mud and sand to find carrion and to drill into other shellfish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Buccinidae › Neptunea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 491189.
FAQ
- How deep does the Smirnia Whelk live?
- The Smirnia Whelk (Neptunea smirnia) is typically found at to 300 m.
- How big does the Smirnia Whelk get?
- The Smirnia Whelk grows to about 11 cm.