Pacific Triton [Hexaplex fulvescens]
Description
The Pacific Triton is a species of sea snail. It has a large and heavy shell, which can reach up to 30 cm in length. The shell is orange-brown in color with a pale underside. The Pacific Triton is found in the Pacific Ocean, particularly around the coasts of California and Mexico. They are nocturnal predators that feed on other mollusks and crustaceans.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Murex snails
Muricidae
|
| Genus |
Hexaplex
Hexaplex
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