Forceps Spindle
Fusinus forceps
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
A spindle shaped snail with a long drawn out shell, the forceps spindle prowls sandy and muddy bottoms down to about 40 metres. Snails in its family are active predators that hunt tube worms and other molluscs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Fasciolariidae › Fusinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208601.
FAQ
- How deep does the Forceps Spindle live?
- The Forceps Spindle (Fusinus forceps) is typically found at 0–40 m.