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Stramonita haemastoma (Linnaeus, 1767)
AnimalsClearly visible spiral shell not covered by the mantle
Associated species
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern MediterraneanNorth-East AtlanticGuadeloupeMartiniqueCanary Islands
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / SnorkellingForeshore / Shoreline
Other common names
- Red-mouthed rock shellBritish English
- Rotmund-LeistenschneckeGerman (Germany)
- Ouarque (Pays basque)European Spanish
- Bouche de sangFrench (France)
- Ouarque (Pays basque)French (France)
- PourpreFrench (France)
- Pourpre bouche de sangFrench (France)
- Boccone di mareItalian (Italy)
Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
- LAMARE Véronique, MÜLLER Yves in : DORIS, 08/09/2025 : Stramonita haemastoma (Linnaeus, 1767), https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/124
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 19/05/2026 : Stramonita haemastoma (Linnaeus, 1767), https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/316
Modification history
- Modified by Maguelone GRATEAU on 19/05/2026
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