Smooth Black Trochid
Tegula atra
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 6.2 cm
This black topshell grazes algae across rocky shores, tucking under rocks and into crevices and tide pools when the tide drops. It lives from the intertidal down to about 10 metres and grows to roughly 6 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Trochida › Tegulidae › Tegula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 533469.
FAQ
- How deep does the Smooth Black Trochid live?
- The Smooth Black Trochid (Tegula atra) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- How big does the Smooth Black Trochid get?
- The Smooth Black Trochid grows to about 6.2 cm.