How deep does the Barnacle live?

The Barnacle (Megabalanus tintinnabulum) is typically found at 0–3700 m.

How big does the Barnacle get?

The Barnacle grows to about 7.5 cm.

Barnacle

Megabalanus tintinnabulum

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–3700 m
Max size: 7.5 cm

This large acorn barnacle cements itself to ship hulls, pilings and rock on exposed shores, growing a ribbed shell to around 8 cm across. It thrives in the splash of the intertidal and is one of the more notorious foulers of marine structures, raking the water with feathery legs to catch plankton.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Thecostraca › Balanomorpha › Balanidae › Megabalanus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 106225.

FAQ

How deep does the Barnacle live?: The Barnacle (Megabalanus tintinnabulum) is typically found at 0–3700 m.
How big does the Barnacle get?: The Barnacle grows to about 7.5 cm.