Angaria delphinus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Common delphinula
Angaria delphinus
photo by Batoy, Corazon B.

Family:  Angariidae (Dolphin snails)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 45 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:  Shell round, apex flat, body whorls strongly keeled with angular and finger-like projections. Aperture round, with glossy internal. Colouration: Shell base cream to pinkish-brown, spines and ribs purplish-black (Ref. 128042).
Biology:  Found from low tide to 45 m, on algal-covered rock (Ref. 337). Subtidal near reefs (Ref. 799) and sandy shores (Ref. 128042).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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