Incarnate bumblebee

Engina incarnata

Familia : Buccinidae

InvertebradoMarinosnail

Small carnivorous snail with a colorful shell, useful for controlling small prey.

Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Bioma
Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Descripción

Engina incarnata is a 2-3 cm marine snail with a white shell with brown bands and a pink aperture. It feeds on small invertebrates and can help control small slugs or worms. Caution: it may attack small snails.

Hábitat

Región :

Coral reefs, rocky areas

Distribución :

Parámetros recomendados

Temperatura2228 °C

Cuidado

Dificultad
2/5
Dieta
Carnívoro
Tanque mín.
30 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
3 cm
Esperanza de vida
2 años
Temperamento
peaceful but predatory
Propagación

Notas de cuidado

Salinity 1.023-1.025, temperature 22-28°C. Provide rock hiding places. Do not keep with very small decorative snails.

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