Two-Colour Nutmeg
Scalptia bicolor
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–28 m
- Max size: 2.2 cm
A small sea snail of shallow bottoms, the two colour nutmeg is found between about 5 and 28 metres. Its compact shell carries the crisp lattice sculpture typical of the nutmeg snails, which feed by tapping into worms and other soft bodied prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Cancellariidae › Scalptia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 464807.
FAQ
- How deep does the Two-Colour Nutmeg live?
- The Two-Colour Nutmeg (Scalptia bicolor) is typically found at 5–28 m.
- How big does the Two-Colour Nutmeg get?
- The Two-Colour Nutmeg grows to about 2.2 cm.