How big does the Dwarf Red Ovula get?

The Dwarf Red Ovula grows to about 1.8 cm.

Dwarf Red Ovula

Sandalia triticea

Group: Other
Max size: 1.8 cm

A tiny red ovulid snail that lives on the sea fan Ellisella, matching the colour of its host so closely it nearly vanishes against the branches. It grazes on the coral's tissue and shelters among its stems, growing to only a couple of centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Ovulidae › Sandalia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 430623.

FAQ

How big does the Dwarf Red Ovula get?: The Dwarf Red Ovula grows to about 1.8 cm.