Colossal Melongena
Hemifusus colosseus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
A large melongena snail of soft infralittoral bottoms down to about 50 metres, reaching some 25 centimetres. It turns up as bycatch in shrimp trawls across Southeast Asia, where it may be worth harvesting in its own right, and it is harmless to people.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Melongenidae › Hemifusus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 567150.
FAQ
- How deep does the Colossal Melongena live?
- The Colossal Melongena (Hemifusus colosseus) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Colossal Melongena dangerous to divers?
- The Colossal Melongena is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Colossal Melongena get?
- The Colossal Melongena grows to about 25 cm.