One Babylonia Areolata shell measuring 1 to 1.5 inches *****

One hand-selected Babylonia Areolata shell measuring 1 to 1.5 inches

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Babylonia Areolata is a species of snails in the family Babyloniidae. Individuals can grow to 2 1/2 inches.

The Babylonia Areolata shell relatively thin, ovate & light. The spire is tall, apex pointed, whorls rounded. Suture channeled. Its edge is rounded at shoulder with a Wide umbilicus. The shell has a Thin inner lip. The shell color has spiral bands of rectangular brown patches on white.

Babylonia Areolatas have been found in waters as deep as 33 feet. This species pefers sandy bottom topical seas. They range across the Indo-Pacific region; where they are an important food. This has resulted in over fishing with a drastic reduction of population across the Indo- Pacific. To satisfy the demand for this species aquafarming has developed across the Indo-Pacific region, especially in China.