Subulate Auger
Terebra subulata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 17 cm
- For divers: dangerous
The tall, slender spire of this auger snail can hold close to 17 centimetres of shell, prized by collectors. It burrows through sandy flats between the tide line and about 10 metres, and like other augers it carries venom it uses to subdue prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Terebridae › Terebra
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208080.
FAQ
- How deep does the Subulate Auger live?
- The Subulate Auger (Terebra subulata) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Subulate Auger dangerous to divers?
- The Subulate Auger can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Subulate Auger get?
- The Subulate Auger grows to about 17 cm.