Partridge Tun
Tonna perdix
Also known as: Pacific Partridge Tun, Pacific Partridge Tun Shell, Tun Shell, Tun Snail
- Pacific Partridge Tun
- Pacific Partridge Tun Shell
- Tun Shell
- Tun Snail
Overview
Found over fine sandy bottoms, on reef flats, of coral and rocky reefs.
They feed on Holothurian sea cucumbers.
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.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-Pacific
- Country only · 4
Found over fine sandy bottoms, on reef flats, of coral and rocky reefs.
Adult photos 4
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