Red-Mouthed Rock Shell
Stramonita haemastoma
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–538 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
A predatory rock shell of hard intertidal and subtidal bottoms, the red mouthed rock shell drills into oysters and mussels and rasps out the flesh. Its name comes from the warm orange flush inside the shell mouth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Muricidae › Stramonita
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140417.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red-Mouthed Rock Shell live?
- The Red-Mouthed Rock Shell (Stramonita haemastoma) is typically found at 0–538 m.
- Is the Red-Mouthed Rock Shell dangerous to divers?
- The Red-Mouthed Rock Shell is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Red-Mouthed Rock Shell get?
- The Red-Mouthed Rock Shell grows to about 8 cm.