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Spindle euthria

Euthria cornea (Linnaeus, 1758)

AnimalsClearly visible spiral shell not covered by the mantle

Distribution map

Geographic areas (BioObs)

Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern MediterraneanNorth-East AtlanticChannel & North

Observation type

Scuba divingApnea / SnorkellingForeshore / Shoreline

Other common names

  • Striated buccinumBritish English
  • Striated whelkBritish English
  • Hornschnecke, Sardinische WellhornschneckeGerman (Germany)
  • Caracolillo mediterraneo, bucino mediterraneoEuropean Spanish
  • Buccin veinéFrench (France)
  • Buccin cornéFrench (France)

Other invalid scientific names

Links to our partners' sheets

INPN — Euthria corneaGBIF — Euthria cornea

Sources

How to cite this BioObs sheet?

BioObs, 07/06/2023 : Euthria cornea (Linnaeus, 1758), https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/2954

Modification history

  • Created by Alain Mayoux on 07/06/2023

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