How deep does the Atlantic Dogwinkle live?

The Atlantic Dogwinkle (Nucella lapillus) is typically found at 0–40 m.

How big does the Atlantic Dogwinkle get?

The Atlantic Dogwinkle grows to about 4 cm.

Atlantic Dogwinkle

Nucella lapillus

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–40 m
Max size: 4 cm

A predatory rock snail of wave beaten shores, the Atlantic dogwinkle drills through the shells of barnacles and mussels to eat the animal inside. It clings to rocky coasts along the littoral zone, avoiding sand, mud and brackish water, and only rarely ventures down to 40 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Muricidae › Nucella

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140403.

FAQ

How deep does the Atlantic Dogwinkle live?: The Atlantic Dogwinkle (Nucella lapillus) is typically found at 0–40 m.
How big does the Atlantic Dogwinkle get?: The Atlantic Dogwinkle grows to about 4 cm.