Japanese Chorus Shell [Fulgoraria nipponica]
Description
This species is endemic to the waters around Japan. They are typically found in sandy or muddy environments in deep waters. The shells are usually white or cream with brown or orange markings. They can grow up to 10 cm in length.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
|
| Family |
Volute snails
Volutidae
|
| Genus |
Fulgoraria
Fulgoraria
|