Colus pubescens (Verrill, 1882) Hairy whelk |
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Hairy whelk |
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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. | |||
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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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Country info: | Known from the Canadian Arctic Archipelago (Refs. 3448, 124008). C: Refs. 3448, 124008. |