False Cup-And-Saucer
Cheilea equestris
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–780 m
- Max size: 3.8 cm
A limpet like snail with a cup tucked under its cap shaped shell, this species settles on coral, rock, rubble and sponge from the intertidal down to surprising depth. It sits clamped to hard surfaces and lives on detritus drawn from the water and seabed around it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Hipponicidae › Cheilea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212110.
FAQ
- How deep does the False Cup-And-Saucer live?
- The False Cup-And-Saucer (Cheilea equestris) is typically found at 0–780 m.
- How big does the False Cup-And-Saucer get?
- The False Cup-And-Saucer grows to about 3.8 cm.