Simi Moon Snail
Mammilla simiae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- For divers: safe
A moon snail of shallow sand from the immediate subtidal to about 20 metres, it ploughs just under the surface hunting other shelled molluscs. It drills a neat round hole through their shells to reach the soft flesh inside, and its empty shells often wash up on beaches.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Naticidae › Mammilla
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 569984.
FAQ
- How deep does the Simi Moon Snail live?
- The Simi Moon Snail (Mammilla simiae) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Simi Moon Snail dangerous to divers?
- The Simi Moon Snail is harmless to divers.