Apple Snail
| Scientific Name: | Malea pomum |
| Species: | Sea Snails (Tonnidae) |
| Other names: |
Tun Shells, Apple Tun, Pacific Grinning Tun, Grinning Tun. |
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Apple SnailUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
Photographed at: Lembeth Resort - Indonesia
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Description
Also known as Tun Shells, Apple Tun, Pacific Grinning Tun and Grinning Tun.
Found nocturnally in silty shallow water on sandy bottoms.
They feed on sea cucumbers.
Length - 10cm
Depth - 5-30m
Widespread Indo Pacific
These are a small family, their large shells have a distinct spiral.
They feed on sea cucumbers by sucking the food in with their large proboscis.
These large animals are able to burrow themselves completely in sand to escape predators.
Fishy Stats
Length: 10cm
Depth: 5-30m
Found: Indo Pacific
Eats: Sea Cucumber
Family: Sea Snails
Species: Tonnidae
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