Sydney Rock Whelk

Cabestana spengleri
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Quick Facts

Scientific nameCabestana spengleri
Other namesSpengler's Trumpet, Spengler's Triton, Orange Triton
SizeUp to 18 cm (7 in)
WeightUnder .15 kg (.33 lb)
FamilyMolluscs / Cymatiidae

Distribution

Habitat & AU DistributionShallow to deeper ocean waters amongst rocky areas and reef
Depth Range0 - 80 m (262 ft)
Sydney Rock Whelk Distribution