How deep does the Lip Triton live?

The Lip Triton (Turritriton labiosus) is typically found at 0–20 m.

How big does the Lip Triton get?

The Lip Triton grows to about 3 cm.

Lip Triton

Turritriton labiosus

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–20 m
Max size: 3 cm

A small triton snail with a thick lipped shell, it lives on rock and offshore reef from the immediate subtidal down to about 20 metres. Like other tritons it is a predator, hunting other invertebrates across the bottom.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Cymatiidae › Turritriton

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 476594.

FAQ

How deep does the Lip Triton live?: The Lip Triton (Turritriton labiosus) is typically found at 0–20 m.
How big does the Lip Triton get?: The Lip Triton grows to about 3 cm.