Kreb's Wentletrap
Epitonium krebsii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–294 m
- Max size: 1.8 cm
A small wentletrap with a tall, ribbed white spire, it lives among mangroves, seagrass and reef rock from the shallows down to nearly 300 metres. Like others in its family it preys on anemones and corals, feeding on their soft tissue.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Caenogastropoda incertae sedis › Epitoniidae › Epitonium
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419811.
FAQ
- How deep does the Kreb's Wentletrap live?
- The Kreb's Wentletrap (Epitonium krebsii) is typically found at 0–294 m.
- How big does the Kreb's Wentletrap get?
- The Kreb's Wentletrap grows to about 1.8 cm.