How deep does the Horned Helmet live?

The Horned Helmet (Cassis cornuta) is typically found at 2–30 m.

How big does the Horned Helmet get?

The Horned Helmet grows to about 36 cm.

Horned Helmet

Cassis cornuta

Group: Other
Typical depth: 2–30 m
Max size: 36 cm

A heavy, thick shelled snail, the horned helmet lives in colonies on the reef from a couple of metres down to about 30, often half buried in sand. It moves by lifting its whole shell upright then dropping it forward, and it preys on sea urchins, gripping them despite their spines.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Cassidae › Cassis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208963.

FAQ

How deep does the Horned Helmet live?: The Horned Helmet (Cassis cornuta) is typically found at 2–30 m.
How big does the Horned Helmet get?: The Horned Helmet grows to about 36 cm.