Gastropods
Neothais nesiotes
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–23 m
- For divers: safe
A small carnivorous sea snail found among rocks at the tide line and in tide pools, this species is recorded mainly from remote Easter Island down to around 23 metres. Like its relatives it preys on other shelled animals, drilling in to reach the flesh.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Muricidae › Neothais
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 396971.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gastropods live?
- The Gastropods (Neothais nesiotes) is typically found at 0–23 m.
- Is the Gastropods dangerous to divers?
- The Gastropods is harmless to divers.