Lunar Dovesnail
Astyris lunata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–115 m
- Max size: 0.5 cm
The lunar dovesnail is a tiny glossy snail, barely a centimetre tall, that lives on hard ground and oyster reef. Members of this family are nimble scavengers and predators, creeping over the bottom to feed on small animals and remains.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Columbellidae › Astyris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 160102.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lunar Dovesnail live?
- The Lunar Dovesnail (Astyris lunata) is typically found at 0–115 m.
- How big does the Lunar Dovesnail get?
- The Lunar Dovesnail grows to about 0.5 cm.