Graceful Fig Shell
Ficus gracilis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
Named for its fig shaped, thin and lightweight shell, the graceful fig shell glides over sandy offshore bottoms from the shallows down to around 200 metres. It often turns up as bycatch in shrimp trawls dragging the shelf.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Ficidae › Ficus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 214984.
FAQ
- How deep does the Graceful Fig Shell live?
- The Graceful Fig Shell (Ficus gracilis) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- Is the Graceful Fig Shell dangerous to divers?
- The Graceful Fig Shell is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Graceful Fig Shell get?
- The Graceful Fig Shell grows to about 20 cm.