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Bruised Nassa

Nassarius vibex

A small scavenging snail with a rough shell, often buried in sand until it emerges to feed on decaying matter and rag worm eggs.

Species Data

First Recorded: December 10, 2023
Last Observed: October 14, 2025
Record Created: September 25, 2025
Realm: Saltwater
Main Biome: Marine Shore, Seagrass Meadow
Trophic Role: Secondary Consumer (Carnivore)
Feeding Niche: Scavenger of dead animals and Ragworm eggs
Known Predators: None Known
Currently: Unsuccessfully
First Recorded: December 10, 2023
Reproduction Notes: 1 entries
Status: Removed Species
Realm: Saltwater
Main Biome: Marine Shore, Seagrass Meadow
Conservation Notes: 1 entries
Total Comments: 0
Species Page: Bruised Nassa

General Notes

[10/12/2025 4:31:17 PM]
This species is now getting removed due to predatory nature. This snail is eating other snails which is causing algae eating snails to slowing shrink in number, allowing algae to proliferate.
[9/25/2025 3:16:26 PM]
The shell of these snails are used by the small hermit crab species found in miniBIOTA
Burrows in the sand looking for food and will actively seek rag worm eggs.
[10/30/2025 4:06:09 PM]
I've begun to remove this species of snail due to it's predatory snail eating behavior. No new individuals spotted after two weeks and a total of 8 have been removed.

Ecology Notes

Reproduction Notes

There's a strong population of these snails in miniBIOTA and they seem to be reproducing however, the Common Atlantic Marginella may be consuming many of these offspring.

Conservation Notes

Their numbers are strong and they seem to be doing well.

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