Brown Turban Snail
Turbo bruneus
Adult brown turban snails inhabit warm, shallow marine reefs and rocky coastal areas. They slowly graze films of algae from hard surfaces with their radula, often sheltering in crevices. A thick spiral shell and hard operculum allow the snail to seal itself against danger and drying conditions. Its shell pattern commonly blends with the mottled reef substrate.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- NE
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- Brown Turban Snail