Variegated Sundial Shell
Heliacus variegatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 14–33 m
- Max size: 2 cm
This small sundial snail carries a low, coiled shell patterned in bands, about 2 centimetres across. It lives in soft sediment between about 14 and 33 metres, and like other sundials it preys on anemones and soft corals.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Architectonicidae › Heliacus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 214973.
FAQ
- How deep does the Variegated Sundial Shell live?
- The Variegated Sundial Shell (Heliacus variegatus) is typically found at 14–33 m.
- How big does the Variegated Sundial Shell get?
- The Variegated Sundial Shell grows to about 2 cm.