Gastropod
Conella ovulata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 2 cm
- For divers: safe
A small reef snail no more than a couple of centimetres long, this species clings to coral and rock on offshore reefs. It keeps to the upper waters, from the surface down to roughly 10 metres, and poses no threat to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Columbellidae › Conella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419990.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gastropod live?
- The Gastropod (Conella ovulata) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Gastropod dangerous to divers?
- The Gastropod is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gastropod get?
- The Gastropod grows to about 2 cm.