Little Burnt Turbo
NameLittle Burnt Turbo
Scientific NameTurbo castanea
Common NameLittle Burnt Turbo
FamilyTurbinidae
GenusTurbo
Speciescastanea
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including the southeastern United States (North Carolina to Florida), Bermuda, the West Indies, and Brazil.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeturbinate
Average Size (mm)Up to 50-60 mm in height.
Identifying FeaturesKey features include its turbinate shape, solid construction, distinct spiral sculpture, and a large, round aperture. The most striking identifying feature is its thick, calcareous operculum, which is often granular or pustulose and greenish-white, as clearly seen in the image.
Raritycommon
Author CitationGmelin, 1791
Description
The Little Burnt Turbo, also known as the Chestnut Turban, is a species of marine snail characterized by its solid, turbinate (top-shaped) shell. It is a common inhabitant of shallow tropical and subtropical waters, where it grazes on algae. A distinctive feature is its thick, calcareous operculum, which is often granular or pustulose.
