Dusky Tegula

Tegula pulligo

Dusky Tegula

A small turban snail of open coast rocky shores, the dusky tegula grazes the intertidal zone down to a few metres and is often found clinging to kelp. At around four centimetres it scrapes algae from rock and weed with its file like tongue.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Trochida › Tegulidae › Tegula

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 534194.

FAQ

How deep does the Dusky Tegula live?
The Dusky Tegula (Tegula pulligo) is typically found at 0–3 m.
How big does the Dusky Tegula get?
The Dusky Tegula grows to about 3.8 cm.