Lined Whelk (Buccinulum linea)

Lined Whelk, a reference photo — Photo: Manuel CABALLER · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Buccinulum linea, commonly known as the lined whelk, is a species of marine gastropod mollusc in the family Tudiclidae. It is found only in New Zealand, including the Chatham Islands.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Lined Whelk 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.

Easily confused with

Pollia undosa
Buccinulum littorinoides
Cominella virgata
Lirabuccinum dirum

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Family: Tudiclidae
Genus: Buccinulum
Species: Buccinulum linea

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