Nucella lapillus

Dog-whelk
Purpurschnecke
Purperslak
Pourpre
Caracol púrpura

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species crawls on the seafloor
The species can be found between 0 and 40 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 4 cm
Maximum age known : 6 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Bivalve mollusks
The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is classified asVulnerable

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!