Monoplex whelk
Photo: "Monoplex parthenopus echo (Kuroda & Habe in Kira, 1961)" by Shellnut - Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Monoplex_parthenopus_echo_(Kuroda_%26_Habe_in_Kira,_1961).jpg#/media/File:Monoplex_partheno
Monoplex australasiae
The monoplex whelk is easily recognised as it has a hairy external skin and the shell opening is beautifully marked with orange and brown stripes.
- Scientific Name
- Monoplex australasiae
- Habitat
- Commonly found in shallow coastal waters along rocky shorelines in depths of 1 to 15 m.
- Temperament
- Predator
- Tank Age/Maturity
- 100 litres minium at least 6 months old
- Diet
- Feeds on starfish.and other Echinderms
- Special Requirements
- Needs to be watched to ensure it is still alive
- Size
- Can get up to 180mm