| name = Acteon procerus | image = | image_caption = | regnum = Animalia | phylum = Mollusca | classis = Gastropoda | ordo = Cephalaspidea | familia = Acteonidae | genus = Acteon | species = A. procerus | binomial = Acteon procerus | binomial_authority = (Gould, 1859) }}
Acteon procerus is a species of [[sea snail]], a marine [[gastropod]] [[mollusc]] in the family [[Acteonidae]].
Description
''Acteon procerus'' is characterized by its relatively small, elongated-conical shell, which typically measures between 1 to 2 centimeters in length. The shell's coloration is generally whitish or pale, often appearing translucent. Its surface can be smooth or adorned with very fine spiral grooves, which are usually more pronounced near the [[apex (mollusc shell)|apex]] and the base. The aperture (opening) of the shell is relatively narrow and elongated. As with other members of the Acteonidae family, it possesses an [[operculum]] (a horny plate that closes the shell opening), though its prominence can vary. The soft body of the snail features a distinct head with sensory tentacles.Taxonomy and Etymology
The species was first formally described by the American [[conchologist]] [[Augustus Addison Gould]] in 1859. The specific epithet ''procerus'' is derived from Latin, meaning "tall" or "elongated," which directly references the characteristic shape of its shell. It belongs to the genus ''Acteon'', which encompasses a group of small to medium-sized predatory or scavenging sea snails.Distribution and Habitat
''Acteon procerus'' is primarily distributed in the [[Northwest Pacific Ocean]]. Its known geographical range includes the waters off [[Japan]] and the [[Korean Peninsula]].It typically inhabits marine environments at [[sublittoral zone|sublittoral]] depths, preferring sandy or muddy substrates on or within the [[benthos|seafloor]].
Ecology
Members of the family Acteonidae are generally considered [[carnivore]]s or [[scavenger]]s. Their diet typically consists of various small invertebrates or [[detritus]] found within their benthic habitat. While specific detailed dietary information for ''Acteon procerus'' is not extensively documented, its ecological role is presumed to align with the general feeding habits observed in other species within its genus and family.[[Category:Acteonidae]] [[Category:Gastropods of Japan]] [[Category:Gastropods of Korea]]