Black Planaxis
Supplanaxis nucleus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- Max size: 1.7 cm
A small dark snail of the splash and intertidal zones, it clusters on boulders, coral and rock among the algae. It rides out the pounding of the tide line clamped tight to the stone.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Caenogastropoda incertae sedis › Planaxidae › Supplanaxis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419533.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Planaxis live?
- The Black Planaxis (Supplanaxis nucleus) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- How big does the Black Planaxis get?
- The Black Planaxis grows to about 1.7 cm.