Kilburn's Auger
Myurellopsis kilburni
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
An auger shell reaching about eighteen centimetres, Kilburn's auger lives in shallow water around the low tide mark. Its long, tapering spire is gathered mainly by shell collectors, and like other augers it preys on buried worms.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Terebridae › Myurellopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1417647.
FAQ
- How deep does the Kilburn's Auger live?
- The Kilburn's Auger (Myurellopsis kilburni) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Kilburn's Auger dangerous to divers?
- The Kilburn's Auger is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Kilburn's Auger get?
- The Kilburn's Auger grows to about 18 cm.