Gastropods
Eucithara delacouriana
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–146 m
A tiny predatory snail of lagoons and coral heads, found over a wide depth band into deep water. Like other mangelia kin it carries a hollow, venom tipped tooth used to subdue small worms, jabbing prey before swallowing it whole.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Mangeliidae › Eucithara
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 433714.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gastropods live?
- The Gastropods (Eucithara delacouriana) is typically found at 1–146 m.