How deep does the Horny Auger live?

The Horny Auger (Turritellinella tricarinata) is typically found at 7–200 m.

Horny Auger

Turritellinella tricarinata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 7–200 m

An auger shaped snail with three keels spiralling up its tall shell, living on the bottom from the low tide mark down to two hundred metres. It is an active suspension feeder, drawing tiny particles from the water.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Caenogastropoda incertae sedis › Turritellidae › Turritellinella

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1381415.

FAQ

How deep does the Horny Auger live?: The Horny Auger (Turritellinella tricarinata) is typically found at 7–200 m.