Prunum apicinum
Common Atlantic Marginella
A tiny, glossy sea snail that glides along sand and seagrass, feeding on detritus, clams and other snails.
- Common Name
- Common Atlantic Marginella
- Scientific Name
- Prunum apicinum
- Realm
- Saltwater
- Biome
- Marine Shore, Seagrass Meadow
- Date First Introduced
- December 10, 2023
Section Notes
A tiny, glossy sea snail that glides along sand and seagrass, feeding on detritus, clams and other snails.
- Current Estimated Population
- 0
- Population Status
- Removed
- Date Last Observed
- October 30, 2025
Section Notes
[01/15/2026] All snails are presumed removed with a total of 173 snails removed.
[11/2/2025] 110 individuals removed as of 2 Nov 2025
[10/12/2025] After one week of removing this species, 47 individuals have been removed and still, more remain. Most of these where of sand grain size
[10/12/2025] This species is moved from least concern to removed species, although the removal process is ongoing.
- Dietary Inputs
- Clams and other snails
- Known Predators
- None Known
Section Notes
Looks to be too disruptive as it eats young cerith snails and clams. May need removal for a balanced system if a natural predator cannot be found.
Will burrow in and out of the sand in search of prey. Seems to hunt other snails and clams
Classification Pending
PendingThis section will expand as more information is documented for this species.
- System Reproduction Status
- Confirmed Breeding
- Growth Rate
- Rapid/Invasive
Section Notes
Highly successful breeder.
Classification Pending
PendingThis section will expand as more information is documented for this species.
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