Spotted Rictaxis
Rictaxis punctocaelatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–252 m
- Max size: 2 cm
Barely two centimetres long, this small bubble snail glides just beneath the surface of the sediment in shallow water. Its smooth, dotted shell slips through soft bottoms as it hunts for tiny prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Acteonidae › Rictaxis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 581391.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted Rictaxis live?
- The Spotted Rictaxis (Rictaxis punctocaelatus) is typically found at 0–252 m.
- How big does the Spotted Rictaxis get?
- The Spotted Rictaxis grows to about 2 cm.