Ceram Vase
Vasum ceramicum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
A thick, heavy vase shaped snail, this species lives on shallow reefs down to about 20 metres. The sturdy shell is burned for lime and sold to collectors, and the flesh is used as food or cut up for bait.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Vasidae › Vasum
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 211101.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ceram Vase live?
- The Ceram Vase (Vasum ceramicum) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Ceram Vase dangerous to divers?
- The Ceram Vase is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ceram Vase get?
- The Ceram Vase grows to about 16 cm.