Black-Line Triphora

Marshallora nigrocincta

Black-Line Triphora

The black line triphora is a tiny, slender snail with a tightly coiled shell that lives among algae, sponges and rubble on coral reefs and in reef lagoons. Barely a centimetre tall, many in its group feed on sponges.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Caenogastropoda incertae sedis › Triphoridae › Marshallora

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 160363.

FAQ

How deep does the Black-Line Triphora live?
The Black-Line Triphora (Marshallora nigrocincta) is typically found at 0–6 m.
How big does the Black-Line Triphora get?
The Black-Line Triphora grows to about 0.8 cm.