Atlantic Triton Snail

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Charonia variegata

Atlantic Triton Snail, a reference photo
Photo: NOAA · Public domain

Charonia variegata, the Atlantic triton or Atlantic triton's trumpet, is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Charoniidae, the triton snails, triton shells, or tritons.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Atlantic Triton 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
Charoniidae
Species
Charonia variegata

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