Francolina Jopas
Nassa francolinus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–16 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
A small predatory snail that prowls coarse sand and rubble in shallow subtidal water down to about sixteen metres, often under stones and corals. Its banded shell reaches around seven centimetres as it hunts and scavenges across the seabed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Muricidae › Nassa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215686.
FAQ
- How deep does the Francolina Jopas live?
- The Francolina Jopas (Nassa francolinus) is typically found at 0–16 m.
- Is the Francolina Jopas dangerous to divers?
- The Francolina Jopas is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Francolina Jopas get?
- The Francolina Jopas grows to about 7 cm.