Neptunea arthritica Barnardi, 1857
Neptune whelk
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Family:  Buccinidae (buccinum whelks)
Max. size:  9.429 cm TL (male/unsexed); 8.938 cm TL (female); max.weight: 92.5 g; max.weight: 80.0 g
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan.
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Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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