Pacific Blue Snail
Bulla ampulla
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–165 m
- Max size: 5 cm
The Pacific blue snail spends the day buried in soft silt and mud and emerges at night to graze seaweeds and grasses on rocky reefs. Growing to about five centimetres, it is strictly herbivorous and common in deep rock pools and tidal swimming pools.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Cephalaspidea › Bullidae › Bulla
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 181195.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pacific Blue Snail live?
- The Pacific Blue Snail (Bulla ampulla) is typically found at 0–165 m.
- How big does the Pacific Blue Snail get?
- The Pacific Blue Snail grows to about 5 cm.