Spiral Babylon
Babylonia spirata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–60 m
- Max size: 4.9 cm
- For divers: safe
The spiral babylon is a handsome sea snail patterned in brown blotches, found on mud, fine sand and shell from the shallows to about 60 metres. A scavenging carnivore, it also forages through seagrass beds during evening low tides.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Babyloniidae › Babylonia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 456742.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spiral Babylon live?
- The Spiral Babylon (Babylonia spirata) is typically found at 0–60 m.
- Is the Spiral Babylon dangerous to divers?
- The Spiral Babylon is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spiral Babylon get?
- The Spiral Babylon grows to about 4.9 cm.