Australian Trumpet Shell
Syrinx aruana
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 72.2 cm
- For divers: safe
The Australian trumpet builds one of the largest shells of any living snail, growing to over 70 centimetres. It hunts across shallow sandy flats, preying on burrowing polychaete worms, and its size has made it a long standing target for shell collectors and food.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Turbinellidae › Syrinx
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1498452.
FAQ
- How deep does the Australian Trumpet Shell live?
- The Australian Trumpet Shell (Syrinx aruana) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Australian Trumpet Shell dangerous to divers?
- The Australian Trumpet Shell is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Australian Trumpet Shell get?
- The Australian Trumpet Shell grows to about 72.2 cm.