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Bumble Bee Snail (Engina mendicaria) Profile

By Stan & Debbie Hauter, About.com

Scientific Name:

Engina mendicaria.

Other Common Names:

None known.

Identification:

Shell has spiraling yellow or white stripes.

Distribution:

Indo-Pacific.

Maximum Size:

To 5".

Reef Tank Safe:

Yes, with caution.

Diet & Feeding:

A carnivore, this snail will consume carrion, detritus and uneaten meaty foods. This snail will also prey on beneficial polycheates and other snails. In sand beds, it will also eat sand-dwelling worms.

Characteristics & Compatibility:

This snail is a good sand stirrer for deep sand beds in aquariums.

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