How to Identify Buccinidae
Buccinidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Neogastropoda, class Gastropoda. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Buccinidae Species
Burnupena papyracea (Bruguière, 1789)
Burnupena papyracea (Bruguière, 1789)
Burnupena papyracea is an endemic marine gastropod found from Namibia to Hermanu…
Buccinum undatum Linnaeus, 1758
Buccinum undatum Linnaeus, 1758
Buccinum undatum, the common edible true whelk, is a Northern Atlantic marine ga…
Neptunea decemcostata (Say, 1826)
Neptunea decemcostata (Say, 1826)
Neptunea decemcostata, the New England neptune, is Massachusetts' state shell, s…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Buccinidae?
Buccinidae animals belong to the Neogastropoda order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 4 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 Buccinidae?
Buccinidae is classified in the order Neogastropoda, class Gastropoda, phylum Mollusca. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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