Red-lined Bubble Snail (Bullina lineata)

(Photo from iNaturalist)

Conservation Status- Unlisted

Habitat- Indo-Pacific Oceans

Size (Weight/Length)- 25 mm

Diet- Algae; Worms

Cool Facts- Despite living in shallow water, the red-lined bubble snail is extremely hard to find. They are very small but extremely beautiful. This species of bubble snail got its name from its white and red shell that is relatively bubble-shaped. Unlike most snails, the red-lined bubble snail cannot hide in its shell. Its mantle is too large to hide, so it relies mostly on its bright coloration to scare predators away. Their iridescent blue color is a warning signal that these little snails are toxic. They eat a type of worm that contains high levels of toxin, which the snail is able to store in its own body.