Chattering Chorus Shell [Fulgoraria chrysostoma]
Description
This species is native to the waters of the Western Pacific, particularly the Philippines and Indonesia. It is known for its large size, often reaching up to 15 cm in length. The shell is elongated with a white or cream color and often features brown or orange markings. It inhabits sandy or muddy substrates in deep waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Volute snails
Volutidae
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| Genus |
Fulgoraria
Fulgoraria
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