Recluz's Moon Snail

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Glossaulax reclusiana

Recluz's Moon Snail, a reference photo
Photo: iNaturalist user: garmonb0zia · CC0 (licence)

Glossaulax reclusiana, also known as Recluz's moon snail, is a species of sea snail in the family Naticidae, the moon snails. It is named for French amateur malacologist César Auguste Récluz.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Recluz's Moon Snail being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Mollusca
Class
Gastropoda
Order
Littorinimorpha
Family
Naticidae
Species
Glossaulax reclusiana

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