Gastropod
Ancilla djiboutina
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- For divers: safe
A smooth, glossy sand snail of the olive family, it lives from the intertidal down to about thirty metres. Olives are active burrowing carnivores that plough beneath the surface in search of small prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Ancillariidae › Ancilla
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 447997.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gastropod live?
- The Gastropod (Ancilla djiboutina) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Gastropod dangerous to divers?
- The Gastropod is harmless to divers.