Labio Monodont
Monodonta labio
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–4 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
A common rocky shore snail of the Indo West Pacific, this top shell grazes algae from the high tide line down into the shallow subtidal. It also lives among mangrove roots, and its small banded shell is collected by coastal people for shellcraft.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Trochida › Trochidae › Monodonta
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 216318.
FAQ
- How deep does the Labio Monodont live?
- The Labio Monodont (Monodonta labio) is typically found at 0–4 m.
- Is the Labio Monodont dangerous to divers?
- The Labio Monodont is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Labio Monodont get?
- The Labio Monodont grows to about 4 cm.