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Sharp-knobbed mud snail

Nassarius acutus

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Fun Facts

These snails can inhabit waters as deep as 361 feet (110 meters). 

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.