Goldmouth Turban
Turbo chrysostomus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
A heavy turban snail with a golden mouth inside its shell, the goldmouth turban grazes algae on rock and coral reef from the intertidal down to around 30 metres. Coastal people collect it for food and use its shell in craftwork.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Trochida › Turbinidae › Turbo
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 216368.
FAQ
- How deep does the Goldmouth Turban live?
- The Goldmouth Turban (Turbo chrysostomus) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Goldmouth Turban dangerous to divers?
- The Goldmouth Turban is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Goldmouth Turban get?
- The Goldmouth Turban grows to about 8 cm.