Family: |
Buccinidae (buccinum whelks) |
Max. size: |
8 cm DL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 20 - 1238 m |
Distribution: |
Arctic and Western Atlantic: Canadian Arctic Archipelago and USA. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found on mid and high positioned flats, on fine to very fine sand (Ref. 117375). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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