How deep does the Spotted Risso live?

The Spotted Risso (Pusillina inconspicua) is typically found at 0–200 m.

Spotted Risso

Pusillina inconspicua

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–200 m

A minute marine snail, this risso grazes microscopic algae growing on seagrass blades and other vegetated bottoms. It lives in the sublittoral zone from the low tide line down to about 200 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Rissoidae › Pusillina

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141334.

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How deep does the Spotted Risso live?: The Spotted Risso (Pusillina inconspicua) is typically found at 0–200 m.