Barnacle
Amphibalanus improvisus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- For divers: safe
A small acorn barnacle that cements itself head down to rocks, pilings, hulls, and even eelgrass in bays and estuaries. It kicks feathery legs out through the top of its shell to sweep plankton from the water, and it readily fouls boats and docks.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Thecostraca › Balanomorpha › Balanidae › Amphibalanus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 421139.
FAQ
- How deep does the Barnacle live?
- The Barnacle (Amphibalanus improvisus) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- Is the Barnacle dangerous to divers?
- The Barnacle is harmless to divers.