Smooth Pink Snail
Margarella violacea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–382 m
- Max size: 1.3 cm
A small pink topshell barely a centimetre across, this snail grazes rocky bottoms and brown algae, including the kelp forests of Macrocystis. It ranges from the lower intertidal down to about 160 metres along cool southern coasts.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Trochida › Calliostomatidae › Margarella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 533033.
FAQ
- How deep does the Smooth Pink Snail live?
- The Smooth Pink Snail (Margarella violacea) is typically found at 0–382 m.
- How big does the Smooth Pink Snail get?
- The Smooth Pink Snail grows to about 1.3 cm.