Mangelia brachystoma
Distribution and status
Locally common off most shores around the UK excpt the southern North Sea.
Ecology and behaviour
Lives on sandy or muddy bottoms from 4 to 60m where it almost certainly feeds on small polychaetes.
References and links
- Graham, A. 1988. Molluscs: Prosobranch and Pyramidellid Gastropods. London.
Taxon version key
[NBNSYS0000176365]
Sort order
3080
Taxonomic group
Marine snail
Size: Up to 7mm high; 3mm broad Shape: Relatively tall shell with the last whorl making up about 60% of the total shell height.