Violet Risso Snail
Rissoa violacea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- For divers: safe
A small violet snail of muddy, sandy and rocky bottoms down to about 50 metres, it climbs over seagrass and other plants. It grazes microalgae from the leaves of Cymodocea, shifting its feeding depth with the seasons, and is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Rissoidae › Rissoa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141374.
FAQ
- How deep does the Violet Risso Snail live?
- The Violet Risso Snail (Rissoa violacea) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Violet Risso Snail dangerous to divers?
- The Violet Risso Snail is harmless to divers.