Spotted Babylon Snail
Babylonia areolata
The adult spotted Babylon snail inhabits sandy coastal bottoms in warm Indo-Pacific waters. It spends much of the day buried in sand and emerges to search for carrion and vulnerable bottom-dwelling prey. Its strong foot and patterned shell provide protection while it moves across the seabed. The species is also widely harvested and raised as a food snail in parts of Asia.
- Type
- Water / Burrow
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Spotted Babylon Snail