- Source: Chorus giganteus
Chorus giganteus is a species of sea snail in the family Muricidae. It is endemic to the coast of Chile, where it occurs from Antofagasta (23° S) to the south of the country (around 39° S) at depths of 8–30 metres (26–98 ft). It is a benthic predator that lives on rocks in temperate waters. It has been overexploited by local fishermen in much of its range.
See also
List of marine molluscs of Chile
References
External links
(in Spanish) List of Chilean molluscs
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Chorus giganteus
- List of edible molluscs
- Chorus (gastropod)
- Snail caviar
- Ocenebrinae
- C. giganteus
- Muricidae
- Atlantic surf clam
- Giant Pacific octopus
- Perna canaliculus
