Nassarius capensis
# Nassarius capensis

Nassarius capensis, common name the Cape dogwhelk, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Nassariidae, the Nassa mud snails or dog whelks.

## Description

The length of the shell varies between 10 mm and 20 mm.

## Distribution

This marine species occurs off the southern coast of South Africa, and in the Indian Ocean off Zanzibar and Réunion.

