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Flamingo Tongue Snail

Cyphoma gibbosum

Deep sea Flamingo Tongue Snail specimen

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Abyssal Stats

Depth

Surface–30 m (0–100 ft)

Size

2–3 cm (1 in)

Habitat

Coral Reefs

Diet

Coral polyps and sea fans

What they'd be sayin'

"My bright orange and black spots are actually on my soft mantle, which I wrap around my plain white shell."

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Deep Sea Profile

A small, colorful sea snail. The living mantle tissue usually covers the shell, providing its signature spotted pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it eat?

It feeds specifically on toxic sea fans (gorgonians).

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