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European oyster drill

Ocenebra erinaceus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Found across Asia (Turkey) and Europe (12 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇲🇹 Malta 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Mollusca (moluscos)
Class
Gastropoda (gastrópodos)
Order
Neogastropoda (Neogastropoda)
Family
Muricidae
Genus
Ocenebra
Species
Ocenebra erinaceus (European oyster drill)

Names in Other Languages

French cormaillot
German Austernbohrer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European oyster drill?
The scientific name of European oyster drill is Ocenebra erinaceus. It belongs to the genus Ocenebra.
Where does European oyster drill live?
European oyster drill is found in Found across Asia (Turkey) and Europe (12 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Greece, Ireland, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain.
What family does European oyster drill belong to?
European oyster drill (Ocenebra erinaceus) belongs to the genus Ocenebra, which is part of the taxonomic family Muricidae.
What kingdom does European oyster drill belong to?
European oyster drill (Ocenebra erinaceus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 13 Countries

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Genus Ocenebra — 1 Species

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European oyster drill
Ocenebra erinaceus
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