Gaudy Nassa
Nassarius gaudiosus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–47 m
- For divers: safe
A scavenging nassa snail of sandy mud flats, it follows the scent of dead flesh and converges quickly on carrion. Living from the immediate subtidal down to about forty seven metres, its empty shells often wash up along the beach.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Nassariidae › Nassarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215752.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gaudy Nassa live?
- The Gaudy Nassa (Nassarius gaudiosus) is typically found at 1–47 m.
- Is the Gaudy Nassa dangerous to divers?
- The Gaudy Nassa is harmless to divers.