How to Identify Acteonidae
Acteonidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Cephalaspidea, class Gastropoda. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Acteonidae Species
Rictaxis punctocaelatus (P.P.Carpenter, 1864)
Rictaxis punctocaelatus (P.P.Carpenter, 1864)
Rictaxis punctocaelatus is a marine gastropod species with a distinctively patte…
Pupa affinis (A.Adams, 1855)
Pupa affinis (A.Adams, 1855)
Pupa affinis (A.Adams, 1855) is a species with a characteristic 15 mm ovate shel…
Acteon tornatilis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Acteon tornatilis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Acteon tornatilis is a European sea snail, the main Acteonidae representative in…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Acteonidae?
Acteonidae animals belong to the Cephalaspidea order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 3 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Acteonidae?
Acteonidae is classified in the order Cephalaspidea, class Gastropoda, phylum Mollusca. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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