filose turban
Namefilose turban
Scientific NameTegula filosa
Common Namefilose turban
FamilyTegulidae
GenusTegula
Speciesfilosa
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific Ocean, specifically along the coast of California, USA, and Baja California, Mexico.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30
Identifying FeaturesTurbinate shell shape, strong spiral cords (though sometimes eroded or subtle), and characteristic dark axial banding on a lighter reddish-brown background. The aperture is rounded, and the columella often has a tooth-like projection.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Wood, 1828)
Description
A marine gastropod, commonly known as the filose turban, characterized by its turbinate shell and distinctive color patterns. It is typically found in intertidal and shallow subtidal rocky environments, grazing on algae.
