Striped Dogwinkle
NameStriped Dogwinkle
Scientific NameNucella emarginata
Common NameStriped Dogwinkle
FamilyMuricidae
GenusNucella
Speciesemarginata
Geographic DistributionPacific coast of North America, ranging from Alaska south to Baja California.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Typically ranges from 20 to 40 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesKey features include its conical-ovate shape, strong spiral sculpture (cords), and the characteristic striped color pattern. The aperture is typically ovate with a short siphonal canal, and the outer lip may be toothed internally.
Raritycommon
Author CitationDeshayes, 1839
Description
A marine predatory gastropod shell, characterized by its robust, conical to ovate-conical shape and distinctive pattern of alternating light and dark spiral bands. The shell surface often exhibits prominent spiral cords.
