Common Vertagus
Rhinoclavis vertagus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–13 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
A slim spiral shelled sea snail of intertidal sand flats, the common vertagus ploughs across the surface in search of detritus and algae. Its shell is gathered more for collectors than for the table.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Caenogastropoda incertae sedis › Cerithiidae › Rhinoclavis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215122.
FAQ
- How deep does the Common Vertagus live?
- The Common Vertagus (Rhinoclavis vertagus) is typically found at 0–13 m.
- Is the Common Vertagus dangerous to divers?
- The Common Vertagus is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Common Vertagus get?
- The Common Vertagus grows to about 7 cm.