Judas Ear Crassidula

Ellobium aurisjudae

Judas Ear Crassidula

Named for its ear shaped shell, this air breathing snail lives in mangrove swamps, nipa palm forests and coastal mudflats. It feeds on detritus across the mud surface, breathing air at low tide rather than through gills like sea snails.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Ellobiida › Ellobiidae › Ellobium

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 574843.

FAQ

How big does the Judas Ear Crassidula get?
The Judas Ear Crassidula grows to about 6 cm.