Mud Ivory Whelk
Babylonia lutosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–25 m
- Max size: 6.5 cm
- For divers: safe
An ivory shelled whelk of muddy bottoms, it lives from the shore down to about twenty five metres. It is fished and traded into Japan as a stand in for a related whelk that has been overharvested.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Babyloniidae › Babylonia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 475116.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mud Ivory Whelk live?
- The Mud Ivory Whelk (Babylonia lutosa) is typically found at 0–25 m.
- Is the Mud Ivory Whelk dangerous to divers?
- The Mud Ivory Whelk is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mud Ivory Whelk get?
- The Mud Ivory Whelk grows to about 6.5 cm.