How deep does the Orbigny's Fossarus live?

The Orbigny's Fossarus (Fossarus orbignyi) is typically found at 0–40 m.

Orbigny's Fossarus

Fossarus orbignyi

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–40 m

A small reef snail that grazes algae and films over coral, rock, mud and sand, Orbigny's fossarus turns up in sub and intertidal reefs down to about forty metres. Its little ridged shell keeps it tucked among the rubble and boulders it crawls across.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Caenogastropoda incertae sedis › Planaxidae › Fossarus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419532.

FAQ

How deep does the Orbigny's Fossarus live?: The Orbigny's Fossarus (Fossarus orbignyi) is typically found at 0–40 m.