Pyramid Top
Tectus pyramis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
A pyramid shaped top shell that grazes algae across coral reefs and rocky shores, rarely below ten metres. Its thick conical shell, banded in muted colours, has long been gathered along tropical Pacific coasts.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Trochida › Tegulidae › Tectus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 216328.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pyramid Top live?
- The Pyramid Top (Tectus pyramis) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Pyramid Top dangerous to divers?
- The Pyramid Top is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pyramid Top get?
- The Pyramid Top grows to about 15 cm.