Obelisk Vertagus
Rhinoclavis sinensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–23 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
A small herbivore of shallow sand, this cerithium snail grazes detritus and algae from the bottom down to about twenty metres. Common as it is, it is heavily hunted by other snails and crabs, which prey on it in large numbers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Caenogastropoda incertae sedis › Cerithiidae › Rhinoclavis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215119.
FAQ
- How deep does the Obelisk Vertagus live?
- The Obelisk Vertagus (Rhinoclavis sinensis) is typically found at 0–23 m.
- Is the Obelisk Vertagus dangerous to divers?
- The Obelisk Vertagus is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Obelisk Vertagus get?
- The Obelisk Vertagus grows to about 7 cm.