Turnish Shaped Rapa
Rapana rapiformis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
A predatory sea snail with a heavy turnip shaped shell, the rapa whelk drills and smothers other shellfish to feed. It lives in shallow water down to around 30 metres, turns up commonly in shrimp trawls, and grows to about 15 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Muricidae › Rapana
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140415.
FAQ
- How deep does the Turnish Shaped Rapa live?
- The Turnish Shaped Rapa (Rapana rapiformis) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Turnish Shaped Rapa dangerous to divers?
- The Turnish Shaped Rapa is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Turnish Shaped Rapa get?
- The Turnish Shaped Rapa grows to about 15 cm.