Stomatella auricula Lamarck,
1816
18.9mm
These
are common under rocks on many shallow lagoon, pinnacle and seaward reefs. They
are very active, fast moving snails with a large foot, the posterior portion
of which can detach when the animal is disturbed, which may placate an attacking
predator and give the animal enough time to get away. The species is either
quite variable in color, or the numerous photos below may represent several
different species.
11.7mm
13.95mm
15.05mm
18.5mm
18.9mm
Created
4 January 2018
Updated 31 July 2024
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