Thousand-Rib Mitre
Vexillum millecostatum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- For divers: safe
A small ribbed sea snail named for the many fine raised cords running down its shell. It lives on shallow subtidal bottoms down to around 20 metres and poses no threat to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Costellariidae › Vexillum
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 758848.
FAQ
- How deep does the Thousand-Rib Mitre live?
- The Thousand-Rib Mitre (Vexillum millecostatum) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Thousand-Rib Mitre dangerous to divers?
- The Thousand-Rib Mitre is harmless to divers.