Chestnut Turban
Turbo castanea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–141 m
- Max size: 5 cm
This little turban snail grazes on algae across shallow sand, shell rubble and seagrass, rarely venturing below the subtidal zone. Its thick chestnut shell, no longer than a thumbnail, also turns up on seamounts and offshore knolls.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Trochida › Turbinidae › Turbo
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 528089.
FAQ
- How deep does the Chestnut Turban live?
- The Chestnut Turban (Turbo castanea) is typically found at 0–141 m.
- How big does the Chestnut Turban get?
- The Chestnut Turban grows to about 5 cm.