Precious Stone Shell
Latirolagena smaragdulus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
A thick, glossy snail of rocky shores and shallow subtidal water, collected in many places both for its flesh and its shell. Common across tropical reefs, it grazes the rock surface in the wash zone.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Fasciolariidae › Latirolagena
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 737548.
FAQ
- How deep does the Precious Stone Shell live?
- The Precious Stone Shell (Latirolagena smaragdulus) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Precious Stone Shell dangerous to divers?
- The Precious Stone Shell is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Precious Stone Shell get?
- The Precious Stone Shell grows to about 6 cm.