Star Cyclostreme
Arene cruentata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–180 m
- Max size: 1.6 cm
- For divers: safe
A tiny reef snail barely two centimetres across, the star cyclostreme lives on gravel, rock and sand around offshore coral reefs. Its shell coils into a low spiral with a deep central hollow, and it poses no threat to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Trochida › Areneidae › Arene
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419471.
FAQ
- How deep does the Star Cyclostreme live?
- The Star Cyclostreme (Arene cruentata) is typically found at 0–180 m.
- Is the Star Cyclostreme dangerous to divers?
- The Star Cyclostreme is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Star Cyclostreme get?
- The Star Cyclostreme grows to about 1.6 cm.