Giant Hairy Melongena
Pugilina morio
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 16.6 cm
- For divers: safe
This sea snail prowls the soft mud of mangroves and river mouths, where its thick spiral shell carries rough hairy ridges. It is mostly a scavenger, tracking down dead and dying animals on the bottom rather than hunting live prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Melongenidae › Pugilina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 225028.
FAQ
- How deep does the Giant Hairy Melongena live?
- The Giant Hairy Melongena (Pugilina morio) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Giant Hairy Melongena dangerous to divers?
- The Giant Hairy Melongena is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Giant Hairy Melongena get?
- The Giant Hairy Melongena grows to about 16.6 cm.