Babyloniidae
The Babyloniidae are a family of medium-sized to large sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the superfamily Conoidea.
Common Names
These snails are commonly known as babylon snails or wentletraps.
Characteristics
Babyloniidae have a distinctive, tall, slender, and often turreted shell, with a pointed apex. The shell is usually smooth or has fine spiral ridges or cords. The aperture is oval and usually narrow, with a well-developed siphonal canal. They have a long, flexible proboscis, which they use to capture prey.
The shell of the babylon snails is typically white or cream-colored, but can be mottled or banded with brown or orange.
Environment
Babyloniidae are found in a variety of marine environments, including intertidal zones, shallow subtidal areas, and deeper waters. They are commonly found on sandy bottoms, seagrass meadows, and coral reefs. Babyloniidae are carnivorous and feed on small invertebrates, such as worms, crustaceans, and other mollusks.