Bat Volute
Cymbiola vespertilio
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 11.5 cm
- For divers: safe
Marked like its namesake, the bat volute creeps over muddy and sandy bottoms from the shore down to about 20 metres. It grows to around 12 centimetres and hunts as a predatory snail, tracking down smaller invertebrates buried in the sediment.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Volutidae › Cymbiola
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 568006.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bat Volute live?
- The Bat Volute (Cymbiola vespertilio) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Bat Volute dangerous to divers?
- The Bat Volute is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bat Volute get?
- The Bat Volute grows to about 11.5 cm.