Translucent Spire Shell
Hyala vitrea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–335 m
- For divers: safe
A glassy little spire shell of muddy and muddy sand bottoms, the translucent spire shell lives from the shallows down to several hundred metres. It shelters in the burrows of Norway lobster and similar diggers, and poses no threat to people.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Iravadiidae › Hyala
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140129.
FAQ
- How deep does the Translucent Spire Shell live?
- The Translucent Spire Shell (Hyala vitrea) is typically found at 5–335 m.
- Is the Translucent Spire Shell dangerous to divers?
- The Translucent Spire Shell is harmless to divers.