Vexillum unifasciale (Lamarck,
1811)
22.6mm
Vexillum unifasciale is moderately
common at Kwajalein in a range of lagoon, pinnacle and seaward reef areas, usually
under rocks or exposed at night at depths of 5 to at least 23m. Like the similar Vexillum
crocatum, Vexillum unifasciale is highly variable in color. It is possible
that some of these might not be the same species.
Three color morphs are feeding on a Coralliophilia violacea.
Shells of various color forms.
Created 8 September 2015
Updated 11 April 2022
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