Rugose Miter
Vexillum rugosum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–24 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
A small miter shell of shallow reef margins, the rugose miter lives down to about 24 metres and turns up around the low tide mark. Ridges score its narrow, spindle shaped shell, and it is harmless to handle.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Costellariidae › Vexillum
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 596875.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rugose Miter live?
- The Rugose Miter (Vexillum rugosum) is typically found at 0–24 m.
- Is the Rugose Miter dangerous to divers?
- The Rugose Miter is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rugose Miter get?
- The Rugose Miter grows to about 5 cm.