Acteon profundus


Acteon profundus is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Acteonidae.

Taxonomy

Taxonomists first encountered this species in 2008 when Dr. Ángel Valdés bestowed upon it the binomial name Acteon profundus.
Its classification places it within the family Acteonidae, a group of marine snails known for their intricate shells.

Description

Acteon profundus are found in the tropical southwest Pacific.

Ross Sea

Dr. Ángel Valdés' research on Antarctic molluscs emphasized the fauna of the Ross Sea.