Lightning Whelk
Sinistrofulgur perversum
Adult Lightning Whelks live on sandy marine flats, estuaries, and nearshore waters of the southeastern United States. They are active predators and scavengers, using a long proboscis and radula to feed on bivalves and animal remains. Their large left-handed shell is unusual among local whelks and provides formidable protection while they forage.
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- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Lightning Whelk