Montagu's Sea Snail
Splendrillia resplendens
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–25 m
- Max size: 1.8 cm
A slender drillid snail just a couple of centimetres long, this species lives in shallow water down to about 25 metres. Its family are predatory carnivores, using a fine harpoon like tooth to subdue small worms and other prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Drilliidae › Splendrillia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 434965.
FAQ
- How deep does the Montagu's Sea Snail live?
- The Montagu's Sea Snail (Splendrillia resplendens) is typically found at 20–25 m.
- How big does the Montagu's Sea Snail get?
- The Montagu's Sea Snail grows to about 1.8 cm.