Dwarf Vertagus
Rhinoclavis sordidula
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–45 m
- For divers: safe
A small ceriths snail that lives in bays and sandy mud, from the shallows down to about forty five metres. It plows along the bottom feeding on algae and detritus in the sediment, often among mangroves.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Caenogastropoda incertae sedis › Cerithiidae › Rhinoclavis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 473573.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dwarf Vertagus live?
- The Dwarf Vertagus (Rhinoclavis sordidula) is typically found at 0–45 m.
- Is the Dwarf Vertagus dangerous to divers?
- The Dwarf Vertagus is harmless to divers.