Orange Hoofsnail
Hipponix subrufus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–780 m
- Max size: 1.3 cm
A small hoof shaped snail that clamps tight to coral and rock in salty intertidal pools, the orange hoofsnail rarely strays far once settled. It feeds on detritus, scraping organic scraps from the surfaces around it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Hipponicidae › Hipponix
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 224820.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orange Hoofsnail live?
- The Orange Hoofsnail (Hipponix subrufus) is typically found at 0–780 m.
- How big does the Orange Hoofsnail get?
- The Orange Hoofsnail grows to about 1.3 cm.