Brown-Line Niso
Niso aeglees
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–260 m
- Max size: 2.1 cm
A slim, glossy snail with a tall polished spire, the brown line niso lives on offshore banks and coral reefs down to about 260 metres. Like others in its family it is parasitic, feeding on echinoderms buried in the seabed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Eulimidae › Niso
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419851.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brown-Line Niso live?
- The Brown-Line Niso (Niso aeglees) is typically found at 0–260 m.
- How big does the Brown-Line Niso get?
- The Brown-Line Niso grows to about 2.1 cm.