Western White Slippersnail

Crepidula nummaria

Western White Slippersnail

A small slipper snail reaching about four centimetres, it settles on rocks, empty shells and even clam holes along the shore and in shallow water. Rather than crawling to graze, it stays put and filters food particles from the water it draws in.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Calyptraeidae › Crepidula

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 572185.

FAQ

How big does the Western White Slippersnail get?
The Western White Slippersnail grows to about 4 cm.