Calf Moon Snail
Natica vitellus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 4.5 cm
- For divers: safe
The calf moon snail glides through shallow sand and mud on a broad, fleshy foot, hunting buried clams and other snails. It drills a neat hole through their shells to feed, ranges down to about 40 metres, and is taken for both food and its shell.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Naticidae › Natica
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 571880.
FAQ
- How deep does the Calf Moon Snail live?
- The Calf Moon Snail (Natica vitellus) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- Is the Calf Moon Snail dangerous to divers?
- The Calf Moon Snail is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Calf Moon Snail get?
- The Calf Moon Snail grows to about 4.5 cm.