Lurid Rocksnail
Paciocinebrina lurida
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–55 m
- Max size: 3.8 cm
A predatory rock snail of rocky beaches, the lurid rocksnail ranges from the intertidal down to about 55 metres. It is known to attack giant chitons, drilling or prising into the armoured plates of these large grazers to feed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Muricidae › Paciocinebrina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1329756.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lurid Rocksnail live?
- The Lurid Rocksnail (Paciocinebrina lurida) is typically found at 0–55 m.
- How big does the Lurid Rocksnail get?
- The Lurid Rocksnail grows to about 3.8 cm.