Cone Mitre
Imbricaria conularis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–52 m
- For divers: safe
A small cone shaped mitre snail of shallow tropical sea floors, it lives down to about 52 metres on sand and reef. Like other mitres it extends a long proboscis to feed on worms and other soft bodied prey buried in the sediment.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Mitridae › Imbricaria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 416997.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cone Mitre live?
- The Cone Mitre (Imbricaria conularis) is typically found at 0–52 m.
- Is the Cone Mitre dangerous to divers?
- The Cone Mitre is harmless to divers.