Pupa
Pupa affinis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- For divers: safe
A small barrel shaped snail of soft bottoms, this species burrows through sand down to about 50 metres. Members of its family are predators that hunt and swallow bristle worms whole.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Acteonidae › Pupa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215315.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pupa live?
- The Pupa (Pupa affinis) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Pupa dangerous to divers?
- The Pupa is harmless to divers.