Peron's Sea Butterfly
Atlanta peronii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–3338 m
- Max size: 1.1 cm
A tiny shelled sea snail that has given up the bottom for a life adrift, swimming in open water with a flattened transparent shell. Despite its size near a centimetre it is a fierce hunter, chasing down zooplankton through the water column.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Atlantidae › Atlanta
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 138838.
FAQ
- How deep does the Peron's Sea Butterfly live?
- The Peron's Sea Butterfly (Atlanta peronii) is typically found at 0–3338 m.
- How big does the Peron's Sea Butterfly get?
- The Peron's Sea Butterfly grows to about 1.1 cm.