How deep does the Smooth Risso live?

The Smooth Risso (Zebina browniana) is typically found at 0–51 m.

How big does the Smooth Risso get?

The Smooth Risso grows to about 0.5 cm.

Smooth Risso

Zebina browniana

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–51 m
Max size: 0.5 cm

This minute snail keeps to shallow reef and mangrove ground down to about 50 metres, sheltering among algae, rubble, sand and old shell. Its smooth, glossy spire is polished almost glassy, which sets it apart from the ribbed Rissoinids it shares the bottom with.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Zebinidae › Zebina

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419645.

FAQ

How deep does the Smooth Risso live?: The Smooth Risso (Zebina browniana) is typically found at 0–51 m.
How big does the Smooth Risso get?: The Smooth Risso grows to about 0.5 cm.