Pimpled Basket Shell
Nassarius papillosus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–24 m
A scavenging sea snail that ploughs across shallow sand and reef in the top couple of dozen metres. Drawn quickly to carrion, basket shells like this one swarm a dead fish or crab and clean it to the bone.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Nassariidae › Nassarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215717.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pimpled Basket Shell live?
- The Pimpled Basket Shell (Nassarius papillosus) is typically found at 2–24 m.