West Indian Tegula
Agathistoma lividomaculatum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–2 m
- Max size: 1.9 cm
A small marine snail of the warm western Atlantic, the West Indian tegula grazes algae across rocky and sandy ground. It turns up in the shallows from the tidal zone down to a couple of metres, on reefs and in coastal lagoons.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Trochida › Tegulidae › Agathistoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1557227.
FAQ
- How deep does the West Indian Tegula live?
- The West Indian Tegula (Agathistoma lividomaculatum) is typically found at 0–2 m.
- How big does the West Indian Tegula get?
- The West Indian Tegula grows to about 1.9 cm.