Giant Barnacle
Austromegabalanus psittacus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–35 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
A barnacle that grows to a hand sized cone, crowding hard surfaces and shells from the shore to about 35 metres. It lives packed together in dense clusters, kicking feathery legs out of its shell to rake plankton and detritus from the water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Thecostraca › Balanomorpha › Balanidae › Austromegabalanus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 535006.
FAQ
- How deep does the Giant Barnacle live?
- The Giant Barnacle (Austromegabalanus psittacus) is typically found at 0–35 m.
- Is the Giant Barnacle dangerous to divers?
- The Giant Barnacle is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Giant Barnacle get?
- The Giant Barnacle grows to about 30 cm.