Variegated tun snail

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Tonna variegata

Variegated tun snail, a reference photo
Photo: Naturalis Biodiversity Center · CC0 (licence)

Tonna variegata, commonly known as the variegated tun, is a species of marine gastropod mollusc in the family Tonnidae (also known as the tun shells).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Variegated tun 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
Tonnidae
Genus
Tonna
Species
Tonna variegata

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