Tapestry Turban
Turbo petholatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
Its glossy spiral shell and the round, green eyed operculum sold as a cat's eye in jewellery make this turban snail a collector's prize. It grazes algae on coral and rock in sheltered shallows from the intertidal down to about 30 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Trochida › Turbinidae › Turbo
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 216382.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tapestry Turban live?
- The Tapestry Turban (Turbo petholatus) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- How big does the Tapestry Turban get?
- The Tapestry Turban grows to about 8.5 cm.