Shinbone Tibia
Tibia fusus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–50 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
The shinbone tibia draws its name from a long, straight siphonal canal that extends the shell into a slender spike. It lives on shallow bottoms down to around 50 metres, browsing algae and sifting sand and detritus as its stromb relatives do.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Rostellariidae › Tibia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215385.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shinbone Tibia live?
- The Shinbone Tibia (Tibia fusus) is typically found at 5–50 m.
- Is the Shinbone Tibia dangerous to divers?
- The Shinbone Tibia is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shinbone Tibia get?
- The Shinbone Tibia grows to about 30 cm.