Golden Miter
Vexillum aureolatum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–7 m
A small miter snail of shallow Indo Pacific reefs, the golden miter lives in the narrow band between about 3 and 7 metres. Like its relatives it is a predator of the reef floor, hunting worms and other small animals hidden in sand and rubble.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Costellariidae › Vexillum
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208337.
FAQ
- How deep does the Golden Miter live?
- The Golden Miter (Vexillum aureolatum) is typically found at 3–7 m.