Common Auger
NameCommon Auger
Scientific NameTerebra dislocata
Common NameCommon Auger
FamilyTerebridae
GenusTerebra
Speciesdislocata
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, ranging from the southeastern United States (North Carolina to Florida) through the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, south to Brazil.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20-60
Identifying FeaturesVery high-spired, slender shell with numerous convex whorls. Distinct cancellate sculpture formed by strong axial ribs and spiral grooves. Small aperture and short siphonal canal. The columella is typically twisted.
Raritycommon
Author CitationSay, 1822
Description
Elongated, high-spired marine gastropod shells with numerous convex whorls. The surface is sculptured with prominent axial ribs intersected by spiral grooves, creating a distinct cancellate or beaded pattern, particularly noticeable on the upper whorls. The apex is sharply pointed, and the base features a short siphonal canal. The shells exhibit variations in color.
