How deep does the Notched Sand Dollar live?

The Notched Sand Dollar (Encope michelini) is typically found at 3–90 m.

Notched Sand Dollar

Encope michelini

Group: Other
Typical depth: 3–90 m

The notched sand dollar is a flattened disc of an urchin, its test cut by deep notches around the rim. It lives lying on sandy bottoms and shell hash between about 3 and 90 metres, sifting fine organic particles from the sand.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Echinoidea › Echinolampadacea › Mellitidae › Encope

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 422501.

FAQ

How deep does the Notched Sand Dollar live?: The Notched Sand Dollar (Encope michelini) is typically found at 3–90 m.