Crowned Rock Shell
Stramonita rustica
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–4 m
- Max size: 5 cm
A predatory sea snail of shallow reefs, bays and coves, the crowned rock shell hunts across algae, coral and rocky ground from the intertidal down to a few metres. It drills into the shells of other molluscs to reach the flesh inside and grows to about five centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Muricidae › Stramonita
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 397116.
FAQ
- How deep does the Crowned Rock Shell live?
- The Crowned Rock Shell (Stramonita rustica) is typically found at 0–4 m.
- How big does the Crowned Rock Shell get?
- The Crowned Rock Shell grows to about 5 cm.