One Harpa Davidis shell, measuring 2 to 3 inches *****

One Harpa Davidis shell, measuring 2 inches.

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The Harpa Davidis has a distinctive appearance. The shell is smooth and shiny, with fine spiraling lines and a coloration that ranges from white to light brown or reddish-brown. Some specimens may have darker spots or bands on the shell. The aperture of the shell is narrow and elongated, with a thickened lip that is often fringed with small teeth. The snail can grow to 2 1/2 to 4 3/4 inches. They have a foot that is usually pale in color and a pair of tentacles that are used for sensing the environment.

The Harpa Davidis is found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region. Its range extends from the eastern coast of Africa to the western coast of the Americas, including the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean. It is often found in shallow waters, particularly around coral reefs and rocky shores. This species dwells on sublittoral and offshore sandy bottoms at depths of 17 to 821 feet

The Harpa Davidis is a nocturnal snail that is usually active at night. During the day, it will hide in crevices or under rocks to avoid predators. It is a relatively slow-moving snail that uses its muscular foot to crawl along the substrate. It is also able to swim for short distances by expelling water from its mantle cavity.

The Harpa Davidis is a carnivorous predator that feeds on other small invertebrates, particularly other snails and bivalves. It uses its strong foot to hold onto its prey and its radula, a specialized feeding structure, to scrape away at the shell and consume the soft tissues inside.

The Harpa Davidis is a hermaphroditic snail, meaning that it has both male and female reproductive organs. During mating, two individuals will come together and exchange sperm packets, which are then used to fertilize each other’s eggs. The fertilized eggs are laid in small clumps or strings, which are attached to the substrate or to other objects in the environment.

(REF: theanimals.life)(REF: Harpa davidis Röding, 1798. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species) (REF: "Harpa davidis". Gastropods.com.) (REF: "Harpa davidis". Encyclopedia of Life. )

Scientific classification

Domain: Eukaryota

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Mollusca

Class: Gastropoda

Subclass: Caenogastropoda

Order: Neogastropoda

Family: Harpidae

Genus: Harpa

Species: H. davidis

Binomial name: Harpa davidis

Röding, 1798