Wreath Jopas
Nassa serta
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–12 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
This whelk lives tucked under corals, slabs and stones in shallow water between about 3 and 12 metres. It grows to around 7 centimetres, and coastal people gather it for food. It is often confused with a close relative, which has muddled its true range.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Muricidae › Nassa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215680.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wreath Jopas live?
- The Wreath Jopas (Nassa serta) is typically found at 3–12 m.
- Is the Wreath Jopas dangerous to divers?
- The Wreath Jopas is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Wreath Jopas get?
- The Wreath Jopas grows to about 7 cm.