Cynodonta [Cynodonta]

Description

Cynodonta is a genus of sea snails within the family Turbinellidae, known for their medium to large size shells. The shells are distinctively thick and strong, with a short spire and a broad body whorl. They often display a pattern of ridges or ribs along their surface. Cynodonta species are distributed in tropical and subtropical regions, inhabiting sandy and coral reef environments. They are scavengers, feeding on dead animal matter.

Species
Bluefish
Bluefish [Pomatomus saltatrix]
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Roosterfish
Roosterfish [Nematistius pectoralis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Gastropods
Gastropoda
Order Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
Family Turbans and Trochus
Turbinellidae
Statistics
  • Species 2