How deep does the Carinate Lacuna live?

The Carinate Lacuna (Lacuna vincta) is typically found at 0–200 m.

How big does the Carinate Lacuna get?

The Carinate Lacuna grows to about 1.3 cm.

Carinate Lacuna

Lacuna vincta

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–200 m
Max size: 1.3 cm

This tiny snail, barely a centimetre across, lives on rocky shores and ranges from the intertidal zone down to about 200 m. It grazes a film of growth from seaweeds like wracks and Irish moss, living and feeding directly on the fronds.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Littorinidae › Lacuna

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140170.

FAQ

How deep does the Carinate Lacuna live?: The Carinate Lacuna (Lacuna vincta) is typically found at 0–200 m.
How big does the Carinate Lacuna get?: The Carinate Lacuna grows to about 1.3 cm.