Oxymeris maculata (Linnaeus, 1758)
227.0mm

Oxymeris maculata is the largest Terebrid found at Kwajalein and is commonly found in a variety of lagoon, pinnacle and seaward reef sandy areas. It forms large sand trails as it pulls its large shell through the sand. It is commonly called a "Marlin Spike" due to its similarity in shape to an old time nautical tool used for splicing ropes.

A sand trail in a seaward reef sand patch. The shell is under the mound at the left end of the trail.

Created 2 April 2017
Updated 27 March 2020

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