It is listed among our threatened animals due to habitat loss and over-collection for the cooking pot and its shell.
From Ng, P. K. L. & Y. C. Wee, 1994. The Singapore Red Data Book: Threatened Plants and Animals of Singapore. The Bailer snail is "thought to have been exterminated from our waters, but a recent isolated sighting confirms their continued presence".
Thus it was a delight that TWO were seen on a recent trip to Beting Bronok a remote northern shore.
One was a large adult.
Thus it was heartening that during this recent trip, someone was seen going onto the tidal flats to RETURN this amazing snail! He also returned the snail on the right, the Noble volute (Cymbiola nobilis).

From Ng, P. K. L. & Y. C. Wee, 1994. The Singapore Red Data Book: Threatened Plants and Animals of Singapore. The Noble volute is "confined to the region, particularly Singapore and southern Peninsular Malaysia, presently uncommon on our reefs although abundant in the past".


Hopefully, they will be safe from collectors.
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