Changeable Nassa
Tritia mutabilis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–50 m
- Max size: 3.8 cm
- For divers: safe
This Mediterranean nassa snail buries itself in fine clean sand with only its proboscis showing, then emerges at night to forage. A scavenger like the rest of its genus, it ranges from a couple of metres down to about fifty and grows to roughly four centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Nassariidae › Tritia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 876840.
FAQ
- How deep does the Changeable Nassa live?
- The Changeable Nassa (Tritia mutabilis) is typically found at 2–50 m.
- Is the Changeable Nassa dangerous to divers?
- The Changeable Nassa is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Changeable Nassa get?
- The Changeable Nassa grows to about 3.8 cm.