Montagus Seasnail
Liparis montagui
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 15.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Montagu's sea snail clings under stones and to algae from the tide line down to about thirty metres, anchored by a sucker formed from its pelvic fins. It feeds on amphipods in the shallows and on shrimps and small crabs deeper down, and spawns in winter.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Liparidae › Liparis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127220.
FAQ
- How deep does the Montagus Seasnail live?
- The Montagus Seasnail (Liparis montagui) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Montagus Seasnail dangerous to divers?
- The Montagus Seasnail is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Montagus Seasnail get?
- The Montagus Seasnail grows to about 15.5 cm.