Nassarius vibex
Bruised Nassa
A small scavenging snail with a rough shell, often buried in sand until it emerges to feed on decaying matter and rag worm eggs.
- Common Name
- Bruised Nassa
- Scientific Name
- Nassarius vibex
- Realm
- Saltwater
- Biome
- Marine Shore, Seagrass Meadow
- Date First Introduced
- December 10, 2023
Section Notes
A small scavenging snail with a rough shell, often buried in sand until it emerges to feed on decaying matter and lugworm eggs.
- Current Estimated Population
- 0
- Population Status
- Removed
- Date Last Observed
- October 14, 2025
Section Notes
[10/30/2025] 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.
- Trophic Level
- Secondary Consumer
- Feeding Niche / Method
- Active Predator
- Known Predators
- None Known
Section Notes
Secondary Consumer (Carnivore)
Scavenger of dead animals and Ragworm eggs
None Known
Classification Pending
PendingThis section will expand as more information is documented for this species.
Section 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.
Classification Pending
PendingThis section will expand as more information is documented for this species.
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