About Phrontis tiarula (Kiener, 1841)
This species, scientifically named Phrontis tiarula (Kiener, 1841), has shells that range in length from 9 mm to 20 mm. It can be found in the Pacific Ocean, along the coast from California to Mexico.
Phrontis tiarula (Kiener, 1841) is a animal in the Nassariidae family, order Neogastropoda, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Phrontis tiarula (Kiener, 1841)
Phrontis tiarula (Kiener, 1841)
Phrontis tiarula is a marine species with shells 9–20 mm long, found in the Pacific from California to Mexico.
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Taxonomy
More from Nassariidae
Tritia corniculum (Olivi, 1792)
Tritia corniculum (Olivi, 1792)
Tritia mutabilis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Tritia mutabilis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Nassarius acutus (Say, 1822)
Nassarius acutus (Say, 1822)
Tritia pellucida (Risso, 1827)
Tritia pellucida (Risso, 1827)
Caesia perpinguis (Hinds, 1844)
Caesia perpinguis (Hinds, 1844)
Tritia cuvierii (Payraudeau, 1826)
Tritia cuvierii (Payraudeau, 1826)
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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