Rough Turban
Turbo setosus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A thick shelled turban snail of coral reefs, it grazes algae and detritus in the shallow surge zone from the intertidal down to a few metres. Its operculum and shell are gathered for food and for making buttons, and it is harmless to handle.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Trochida › Turbinidae › Turbo
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 413432.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rough Turban live?
- The Rough Turban (Turbo setosus) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Rough Turban dangerous to divers?
- The Rough Turban is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rough Turban get?
- The Rough Turban grows to about 8.5 cm.