Common Hairy Triton
Monoplex macrodon
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 14 cm
This hairy triton wears a shell fringed with a bristly outer coat, blending into the coarse, rubbly bottoms it prefers. It hunts across shallow patch reefs, reef flats and seagrass down to about 50 metres, and is collected locally for food.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Cymatiidae › Monoplex
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 476527.
FAQ
- How deep does the Common Hairy Triton live?
- The Common Hairy Triton (Monoplex macrodon) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- How big does the Common Hairy Triton get?
- The Common Hairy Triton grows to about 14 cm.