Terebra consobrina is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Terebridae, the auger snails.
Description & Characteristics
Terebra consobrina is a small to medium-sized auger snail, with a maximum size of 45 millimeters in length. The shell is typically slender and elongated, with a pointed apex and a smooth, glossy surface. The color of the shell can vary, but it is often a pale brown or gray, with darker brown or black markings.
Habitat and Occurrence
Terebra consobrina is found in shallow coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific region, typically in the intertidal zone to depths of 20 meters. This species prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, and can be found in a variety of marine environments, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves.
Taxonomy
Terebra consobrina belongs to the Class Gastropoda, Order Neogastropoda, and Family Terebridae, a group of marine snails that are characterized by their elongated, pointed shells.
Feeding
Like other auger snails, Terebra consobrina is a carnivorous predator that feeds on polychaete worms and other small marine invertebrates. It uses its long, slender proboscis to inject venom into its prey, which paralyzes it before it is consumed.
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