Caribbean Risso
Schwartziella bryerea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–34 m
- Max size: 0.6 cm
Barely a centimetre long, the Caribbean risso grazes algae and detritus across reefs, mangroves and muddy flats down to about 34 metres. Its small turreted shell is sculpted with fine spiral and axial ribs typical of the rissoid snails.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Zebinidae › Schwartziella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419636.
FAQ
- How deep does the Caribbean Risso live?
- The Caribbean Risso (Schwartziella bryerea) is typically found at 0–34 m.
- How big does the Caribbean Risso get?
- The Caribbean Risso grows to about 0.6 cm.