Alou Rock Shell

Mancinella alouina

Alou Rock Shell

A thick shelled rock shell of sheltered shores, this snail grazes among marine growths on intertidal and shallow subtidal rocks. It grows to around six centimetres and is gathered for food by coastal communities.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Muricidae › Mancinella

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 714168.

FAQ

Is the Alou Rock Shell dangerous to divers?
The Alou Rock Shell is harmless to divers.
How big does the Alou Rock Shell get?
The Alou Rock Shell grows to about 6 cm.