Interrupted Vitrinella

Parviturboides interruptus

Interrupted Vitrinella

A minute snail of offshore lagoon sediments, it turns up among algae, coral, rubble, sand, seagrass and sponge. Its tiny coiled shell is glassy and easily overlooked in the bottom sand.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Tornidae › Parviturboides

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419662.

FAQ

How deep does the Interrupted Vitrinella live?
The Interrupted Vitrinella (Parviturboides interruptus) is typically found at 0–91 m.
How big does the Interrupted Vitrinella get?
The Interrupted Vitrinella grows to about 0.2 cm.