Imbricate Caecum
Caecum imbricatum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–183 m
- Max size: 0.3 cm
A tiny tube shaped snail named for its slightly curved, ribbed shell, the imbricate caecum turns up in coral reefs, mangroves and reef lagoons on almost any bottom type. It ranges from the shallows down to nearly two hundred metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Caecidae › Caecum
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419589.
FAQ
- How deep does the Imbricate Caecum live?
- The Imbricate Caecum (Caecum imbricatum) is typically found at 0–183 m.
- How big does the Imbricate Caecum get?
- The Imbricate Caecum grows to about 0.3 cm.