Volutopsius fragilis (Dall, 1891) Fragile whelk |
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Family: | Buccinidae (buccinum whelks) | |||
Max. size: | 2.3 cm DL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 400 - 400 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Pacific, Western Central Atlantic and the Arctic: Bahamas and Alaska. Tropical to polar. | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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Entered by: Bailly, Nicolas - 11.12.05 |
Modified by: Sorongon-Yap, Patricia - 13.07.21 |
Checked by: Rosenberg, Gary - 12.08.11 |