How deep does the Capshell live?

The Capshell (Tylodina spongotheras) is typically found at 0–100 m.

How big does the Capshell get?

The Capshell grows to about 2 cm.

Capshell

Tylodina spongotheras

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–100 m
Max size: 2 cm

A small sea slug under a few centimetres long, the capshell wears a thin, cap like shell rather than coiling it fully, and lives on sponges down to around a hundred metres. Tylodina feeds on the sponges it sits upon, often matching their yellow colour.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Umbraculida › Tylodinidae › Tylodina

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1469182.

FAQ

How deep does the Capshell live?: The Capshell (Tylodina spongotheras) is typically found at 0–100 m.
How big does the Capshell get?: The Capshell grows to about 2 cm.