ID please

[Saratrev]

Hi all I’ve had my tank for just over a month and I found this little hitchhiker snail this morning please could someone Id him please many thanks

 

[Hitman]

I’m almost thinking it’s a Whelk.

 

[Saratrev]

Thank you for your reply

 

[Hitman]

Here is a great link for shell ID there are many colors but shells are pretty specific.

Guide to seashells, sealife, beachcombing, identifying seashells cleaning seashells and more

www.seashells.org

 

[Saratrev]

Thank you

 

[Hitman]

Sorry failed to add the link.

Guide to seashells, sealife, beachcombing, identifying seashells cleaning seashells and more

www.seashells.org

 

[Saratrev]

That’s great thanks very much for you help

 

[Brittany Marie]

Might be easier to id if you look at the aperture (the shell opening). My guess is Vexillum genus

 

[Brittany Marie]

@Saratrev were you ever able to get an id on this pretty guy?