Philippine Mitre

Imbricaria bacillum

Philippine Mitre

A small, solid mitre snail recorded on reefs around Papua New Guinea between about 3 and 10 metres. Mitres glide over sand by night, using a long proboscis to find and feed on buried worms.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Mitridae › Imbricaria

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1061524.

FAQ

How deep does the Philippine Mitre live?
The Philippine Mitre (Imbricaria bacillum) is typically found at 3–10 m.