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Family: Penicillidae (See list of species below)
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3 species with fin ray counts including ? spines in dorsal and ? in anal fins (see list below)
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Brechites attrahens
[Furbellowed watering pot] 		No picture found

Verpa penis
[Waterspout shell]

Verpa philippinensis
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3 Species of Family Penicillidae
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Sort by: Species Length
Scientific Name English Name Distribution Max. Length (cm)
Brechites attrahens Furbellowed watering pot Western Indian Ocean
Verpa penis Waterspout shell Southeast Asia
Verpa philippinensis Eastern Indian Ocean



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