572 observationsVulnerable
Giant Mangrove Whelk
Terebralia palustris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Gastropoda ›Family: Potamididae ›Genus: Terebralia
About
Terebralia palustris, common name the giant mangrove whelk, is a species of brackish-water snail, a gastropod mollusk in the family Potamididae. This tropical species which inhabits mangrove environments of the Indo-West Pacific region, has the widest geographic distribution amongst the potamidids extending from eastern Africa to northern Australia. Terebralia palustris is the largest mangrove gastropod, with a maximum shell length of 190 mm recorded from Arnhem Land, Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Giant Mangrove Whelk is Terebralia palustris.
- The Giant Mangrove Whelk has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
- Giant Mangrove Whelk belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Giant Mangrove Whelk belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Giant Mangrove Whelk belongs to the class Gastropoda.
- Giant Mangrove Whelk belongs to the family Potamididae.
- Giant Mangrove Whelk belongs to the genus Terebralia.