Distorsomina pusilla (Pease, 1861)
Tiny triton, 12mm
Distorsomina pusilla
is a small species that is
moderately common in certain habitats. These
are most often seen, both alive and inhabited by hermit crabs, in seaward reef
and lagoon pinnacle ledges and caves at night. Most are found at depths of 10
to 25m, but empty shells have been brought up in sand samples from as deep as
70m. This species has been moved from the genus Distorsio to Personella
to Distorsomina in recent years.
Created 5 August 2010
Updated 23 May 2022
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