How deep does the Common Clione live?

The Common Clione (Clione limacina) is typically found at 0–600 m.

How big does the Common Clione get?

The Common Clione grows to about 4 cm.

Common Clione

Clione limacina

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–600 m
Max size: 4 cm

Often called the sea angel, this tiny shellless pteropod flies through cold water on a pair of winglike flaps. It hunts its shelled cousins, shooting out six sticky cones to grip the prey then hooking the soft body straight out of the shell.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Pteropoda › Clionidae › Clione

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 139178.

FAQ

How deep does the Common Clione live?: The Common Clione (Clione limacina) is typically found at 0–600 m.
How big does the Common Clione get?: The Common Clione grows to about 4 cm.