How deep does the Wavy Turban live?

The Wavy Turban (Megastraea undosa) is typically found at 1–100 m.

How big does the Wavy Turban get?

The Wavy Turban grows to about 15 cm.

Wavy Turban

Megastraea undosa

Group: Other
Typical depth: 1–100 m
Max size: 15 cm

The wavy turban is a heavy, knobbly snail of rocky reefs and kelp beds, common from the low shore down to around 20 metres and occasionally deeper. It grazes giant kelp and other seaweeds, growing a thick shell up to about 15 centimetres across.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Trochida › Turbinidae › Megastraea

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 528084.

FAQ

How deep does the Wavy Turban live?: The Wavy Turban (Megastraea undosa) is typically found at 1–100 m.
How big does the Wavy Turban get?: The Wavy Turban grows to about 15 cm.