Coronate Nassa
Nassarius coronatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 3.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A small scavenging snail of intertidal sand and mud, the coronate nassa picks up the scent of dead flesh and converges on carrion across the flats. Like its nassariid kin it is an omnivore as well, and it rarely strays below about 10 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Nassariidae › Nassarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215725.
FAQ
- How deep does the Coronate Nassa live?
- The Coronate Nassa (Nassarius coronatus) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Coronate Nassa dangerous to divers?
- The Coronate Nassa is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Coronate Nassa get?
- The Coronate Nassa grows to about 3.5 cm.