Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Lightfoot snail
Size:
These snails can grow up to 2.4 inches (6 centimeters) long.
Diet:
Lightfoot snails feed on algae growing on hard surfaces.
Range & Habitat:
Throughout the western Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, these snails like to inhabit shallow, rocky areas.
Details:
Shaped like a spiral cone, lightfoot snails can range from orange to yellow in color. Each spiral has white ridges and grooves, creating a uniform pattern.