Bruinogie
NameBruinogie
Scientific NameNassarius coronatus (Bruguière, 1789)
Common NameCrowned Nassa
FamilyNassariidae
GenusNassarius
Speciescoronatus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including East Africa, the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Western Pacific.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)15-30
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive dark, wavy axial lines and spots on a light background; globose-conical shell shape; a moderately elevated spire; and a prominent siphonal canal notch at the base of the aperture.
Dietdetritivore
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Bruguière, 1789)
Description
A small to medium-sized marine gastropod, characterized by its globose-conical shell and distinctive color patterns of dark, wavy axial lines and spots on a light background. It is typically found in shallow sandy or muddy substrates, where it acts as a scavenger.
