Cantharus spiralis

photo by Modi, Shuanak

Family:	Buccinidae (buccinum whelks)
Max. size:
Environment:	benthic; marine
Distribution:	Western Indian Ocean: Qatar, Persian Gulf.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Most Buccinidae are carnivores and scavengers (Ref. 349).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:	harmless
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