Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Sharp-knobbed mud snail
Size:
Sharp-knobbed mud snails can grow up to 0.60 inches (1.5 centimeters) long.
Diet:
Sharp-knobbed mud snails sift through sand to feed on fish waste, dead or dying organisms
Range & Habitat:
These snails can be found in sandy bottom habitats in the Gulf of Mexico, eastern central Pacific Ocean and the western central Atlantic Ocean.
Details:
Sharp-knobbed mud snails live in carefully selected spiraled shells. These shells are usually narrow, knobby and off-white, yellow, brown or orange in color.