Common Frog Shell
Bufonaria rana
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–166 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
Its shell is sculpted into warty knobs that give the common frog shell its name, and it lives on the continental shelf between about 25 and 166 metres. It is a predator of echinoderms, with a particular taste for brittle stars.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Bursidae › Bufonaria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 216963.
FAQ
- How deep does the Common Frog Shell live?
- The Common Frog Shell (Bufonaria rana) is typically found at 25–166 m.
- Is the Common Frog Shell dangerous to divers?
- The Common Frog Shell is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Common Frog Shell get?
- The Common Frog Shell grows to about 9 cm.