Half-Banded Mitre
Vexillum semifasciatum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–8 m
- For divers: safe
This small mitre snail carries a spindle shaped shell crossed by pale bands, recorded in the shallows around 5 to 8 metres off Papua New Guinea. Like other mitres it is a carnivore, probing the sediment for worms and other small prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Costellariidae › Vexillum
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 596866.
FAQ
- How deep does the Half-Banded Mitre live?
- The Half-Banded Mitre (Vexillum semifasciatum) is typically found at 5–8 m.
- Is the Half-Banded Mitre dangerous to divers?
- The Half-Banded Mitre is harmless to divers.