Common Distorsio
Distorsio anus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–260 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
A small predatory sea snail of shallow reefs, it tucks under corals and rocky blocks down to about 260 metres. Its shell carries the deeply notched lower lip that gives the distorsios their twisted, wrung out look.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Personidae › Distorsio
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217011.
FAQ
- How deep does the Common Distorsio live?
- The Common Distorsio (Distorsio anus) is typically found at 0–260 m.
- Is the Common Distorsio dangerous to divers?
- The Common Distorsio is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Common Distorsio get?
- The Common Distorsio grows to about 10 cm.