Depth range (m): 0 - 4.8 Depth range (m): 0 - 4.8 Note: this
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Statistics of barcoding coverage: Elminius modestus Public
Records: 0 Specimens with Barcodes: 3 Species With Barcodes: 1
Elminius modestus is a species of barnacle in the family
Balanidae, native to Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand, but
now spread to Britain and the north west coasts of Europe. It
reaches a maximum size of about 10 millimetres (0.39 in) in
diameter. Distribution and habitat E. modestus originated in
Australia and was first seen in British waters, in Chichester
Harbour, during the Second World War. It was believed to have
arrived on the hulls of ships, or possibly the larval stages
travelled in bilge water. It has become very common in southern
England and Wales and is spreading northwards, but the spread
may be limited by the temperature of the sea. It is found on the
upper middle shore and is tolerant of low sali