General Description

Shell white-grey with thick ridges from the opening to the tip. Opening with thickened ridge around the edge. Shell up to 4 cm long.

Biology

Southern Wentle-traps are carnivores, feeding on sea anemones and their relatives.

Habitat

Under rocks at the low tide level.

Reefs

Coastal shores

Distribution guide

Southern Australia.

Species Group

Sea snails and shells › Snails

Depth

Shore (0-1 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

4 cm

Diet

Omnivore

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Native to Australia

Species Code

MoV 4831

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Not listed
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Not listed