Common Delphinula
Angaria delphinus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–45 m
- For divers: safe
The thick spiral shell of this sea snail carries rows of curving spines, and it grazes across algae covered rock from the low tide line down to around 45 metres. It also turns up near reefs and on sandy shores, doing no harm to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Trochida › Angariidae › Angaria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 367639.
FAQ
- How deep does the Common Delphinula live?
- The Common Delphinula (Angaria delphinus) is typically found at 0–45 m.
- Is the Common Delphinula dangerous to divers?
- The Common Delphinula is harmless to divers.