Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Not Reef Tank Suitable
Not Suitable for Fish-Only Tank
Range: Indo-Pacific and Western Atlantic Ocean
Size: 1 inch (3 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits areas near or on giant clamshells where it feeds on clam juices and tissue.
Aquarium Suitability: Detrimental species to Tridacna clams!
This snail enters the clam through the byssal opening and after consuming the juices inside the clam and killing it, it then moves on to other clams.
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Order: Littorinimorpha
Family: Ranellidae
Genus: Gutturnium
FYI: Often found near the byssal opening where if too large to enter, extends its proboscis into the opening to feed on tissue.
Shown here for identification only
Remove when seen and discard.
Was previously listed as Cymatium muricinum.
