Beau's Vitrinella
Circulus angulatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–46 m
- Max size: 1.3 cm
This tiny snail, barely a centimetre across, turns up across a remarkable spread of habitats: algae, mud, sand, seagrass, and coral reefs, from the shoreline down to about 46 metres. Its small coiled shell is a familiar find in shallow tropical sediments.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Vitrinellidae › Circulus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1591348.
FAQ
- How deep does the Beau's Vitrinella live?
- The Beau's Vitrinella (Circulus angulatus) is typically found at 0–46 m.
- How big does the Beau's Vitrinella get?
- The Beau's Vitrinella grows to about 1.3 cm.