Distaff Spindle
Fusinus colus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
Named for its long pointed spire, the distaff spindle is a predatory snail of sandy bottoms down to about 40 metres. It reaches around 20 centimetres and turns up often in shrimp trawls, sometimes in large numbers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Fasciolariidae › Fusinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208605.
FAQ
- How deep does the Distaff Spindle live?
- The Distaff Spindle (Fusinus colus) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- Is the Distaff Spindle dangerous to divers?
- The Distaff Spindle is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Distaff Spindle get?
- The Distaff Spindle grows to about 20 cm.