Cellana strigilis (Hombron & Jacquinot, 1841) is a animal in the Nacellidae family, order null, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Cellana strigilis (Hombron & Jacquinot, 1841)

Cellana strigilis (Hombron & Jacquinot, 1841)

Cellana strigilis is a marine species of lisp endemic to New Zealand, with a shell measuring up to 80 mm long.

Family
Genus
Cellana
Order
Class
Gastropoda

About Cellana strigilis (Hombron & Jacquinot, 1841)

The shell of Cellana strigilis reaches 80 mm in length, 68 mm in width, and 32 mm in height. This marine species is endemic to New Zealand. It is found around Stewart Island, Foveaux Strait, and the east coast of the South Island extending north to Kaikōura. It also occurs in waters off Auckland, Snares Island, and Campbell Island.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Mollusca Gastropoda Nacellidae Cellana

More from Nacellidae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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