Description
Also known as Pacific Partridge Tun, Pacific Partridge Tun Shell, Tun Shell, Tun Snail.
Found over fine sandy bottoms, on reef flats, of coral and rocky reefs.
They feed on Holothurian sea cucumbers.
Length - 20cm
Depth - 1-50m
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. Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonna_perdix
1 comment
Posted by AmySaw one in Shark's Cove, Oahu, Hawaii