Green-Base Tegula
Tegula excavata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1 m
- Max size: 1.8 cm
A small dark snail about 2 centimetres across, this tegula grazes algae from coral and rocky surfaces in the intertidal and shallow subtidal of Caribbean reefs. It rarely ventures more than a metre deep.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Trochida › Tegulidae › Tegula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419458.
FAQ
- How deep does the Green-Base Tegula live?
- The Green-Base Tegula (Tegula excavata) is typically found at 0–1 m.
- How big does the Green-Base Tegula get?
- The Green-Base Tegula grows to about 1.8 cm.