Tusk Snail
| Name: | Tusk Snail |
| Scientific Name: | Dentalium sp. |
| Family: | Tusk Snails |
| Taxonomic: | Dentaliidae |
| ID Group: | Snails, Clams & Shells |
| Size: | up to 3.5 in. |
| Depth Range: | On the reef (10 – 60 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Not usually seen |
Tusk Snails have long, narrow shells shaped like small tusks. Their shells are open at both ends and have sharply pointed tips.
The Tusk Snail is found in sandy areas and is usually buried in sand.
Exact species identification is difficult because there are many similar Tusk Snail species.