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Chauvetia brunnea

Submitted by Steve Wilkinson on Wed, 09/03/2011 22:37
Distribution and status

Occurs in the southern parts of England and also recorded from the Channel Islands.

The map provided here shows the distribution of the species based on Conchological Society data.

Ecology and behaviour

Found under stones and in crevices from low water to 60m. 

References and links
  • Graham, A. 1988. Molluscs: Prosobranch and Pyramidellid Gastropods. London.
Taxon version key
[NBNSYS0000174478]
Sort order
2990
Taxonomic group
Marine snail
  • Read more about Chauvetia brunnea

Size:  Up to 5mm high; 2.5mm broad  Shape: Relatively tall, narrow shell with a blunt tip.

Turrisipho fenestratus

Submitted by Steve Wilkinson on Wed, 09/03/2011 22:37
Taxon version key
[NBNSYS0000188117]
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Turrisipho dalli

Submitted by Steve Wilkinson on Wed, 09/03/2011 22:37
Taxon version key
[NBNSYS0000188116]
Sort order
2960
Taxonomic group
Marine snail
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Mohnia mohni

Submitted by Steve Wilkinson on Wed, 09/03/2011 22:37
Taxon version key
[NBNSYS0000184299]
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Colus sabini

Submitted by Steve Wilkinson on Wed, 09/03/2011 22:37
Taxon version key
[NBNSYS0000180682]
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Colus islandicus

Submitted by Steve Wilkinson on Wed, 09/03/2011 22:37
Taxon version key
[NBNSYS0000174668]
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Buccinum oblitum

Submitted by Steve Wilkinson on Wed, 09/03/2011 22:37
Taxon version key
[NBNSYS0000179950]
Sort order
2870
Taxonomic group
Marine snail
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Metzgeria alba

Submitted by Steve Wilkinson on Wed, 09/03/2011 22:37
Taxon version key
[NBNSYS0000184144]
Sort order
2850
Taxonomic group
Marine snail
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Urosalpinx cinerea

Submitted by Steve Wilkinson on Wed, 09/03/2011 22:37
Taxon version key
[NBNSYS0000178578]
Sort order
2840
Taxonomic group
Marine snail
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Ocinebrina aciculata

Submitted by Steve Wilkinson on Wed, 09/03/2011 22:37
Taxon version key
[NBNSYS0000176777]
Sort order
2830
Taxonomic group
Marine snail
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