Little Margarite
Margarites pupillus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–90 m
- Max size: 1.7 cm
A little snail barely 2 centimetres across, the margarite grazes algae on sand, mud and rubble in sheltered bays, from between the tides down to about 90 metres. Its low rounded shell carries the pearly sheen that gives the genus its name.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Trochida › Margaritesidae › Margarites
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 528731.
FAQ
- How deep does the Little Margarite live?
- The Little Margarite (Margarites pupillus) is typically found at 0–90 m.
- How big does the Little Margarite get?
- The Little Margarite grows to about 1.7 cm.