Slitted Sand Dollar
Lanthonia longifissa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–60 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
The slitted sand dollar lies flat in sandy bottoms from the shore down to about 60 metres, a flattened relative of the sea urchins. Its disc shaped test, marked by long slits, lets it shuffle through the sand as it feeds, and it is harmless to handle.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Echinodermata › Echinoidea › Echinolampadacea › Mellitidae › Lanthonia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 880816.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slitted Sand Dollar live?
- The Slitted Sand Dollar (Lanthonia longifissa) is typically found at 0–60 m.
- Is the Slitted Sand Dollar dangerous to divers?
- The Slitted Sand Dollar is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Slitted Sand Dollar get?
- The Slitted Sand Dollar grows to about 7.5 cm.