Button Snails [Bembicium]
Description
Bembicium is a genus of marine gastropod mollusks known for their button-shaped shells. These snails are commonly found in sandy or muddy environments in estuaries and mangroves, feeding on detritus and algae. The shell of Bembicium species is often characterized by its rounded shape and various color patterns.
Species

Common Button Snail [Umbonium vestiarium]
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Black Button Snail [Umbonium moniliferum]
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Red Button Snail [Umbonium costatum]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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Family |
Periwinkles
Littorinidae
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Statistics
- Species 3