Loaded Nassa
Nassarius oneratus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 4–52 m
- For divers: safe
A small predatory sea snail of soft seabeds down to about 50 metres, this nassa shell tracks dead and dying animals across the bottom by scent. Like its relatives it uses a long siphon to sniff out a meal, then extends a flexible proboscis to feed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Nassariidae › Nassarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215719.
FAQ
- How deep does the Loaded Nassa live?
- The Loaded Nassa (Nassarius oneratus) is typically found at 4–52 m.
- Is the Loaded Nassa dangerous to divers?
- The Loaded Nassa is harmless to divers.