How deep does the Keyhole Sand Dollar live?

The Keyhole Sand Dollar (Mellita quinquiesperforata) is typically found at 1–180 m.

Keyhole Sand Dollar

Mellita quinquiesperforata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 1–180 m

This sand dollar lies flat on soft bottoms in shallow subtidal water down to about 180 metres, its disc pierced by the keyhole slots that give it its name. It shuffles just under the surface of the sand, sorting fine organic particles from the grains as it goes.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Echinoidea › Echinolampadacea › Mellitidae › Mellita

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158065.

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How deep does the Keyhole Sand Dollar live?: The Keyhole Sand Dollar (Mellita quinquiesperforata) is typically found at 1–180 m.