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Engina mendicaria - Bumble Bee Snail

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Engina mendicaria - Bumblebee Snail

Engina mendicaria is primarily nocturnal. The shell has a white or yellowish background with some horizontally running black stripes, resembling the yellow-black pattern of some bumblebees, which is why it is called the Bumblebee Snail.

These carnivorous marine snails live on rocky shores and sandy bottoms and are quite common in their distribution area.

In aquariums, they can live for 5-6 years.

Latin Name:

  • Engina mendicaria

Common Name:

  • Bumble Bee Snail

Adult Size:

  • up to 2cm

Aquarium Size:

  • from 50 liters

Temperature:

  • 20°C - 27°C

Food:

  • Carrion, carcasses, detritus

Difficulty:

  • easy

Compatibility:

  • peaceful