Red Turban Snail
NameRed Turban Snail
Scientific NameTegula eiseni
Common NameRed Turban Snail
FamilyTegulidae
GenusTegula
Specieseiseni
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific, ranging from Southern California (USA) to Baja California (Mexico).
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)Up to 30 mm in height and width.
Identifying FeaturesKey features include its turbinate shape, reddish-brown coloration, strong and often nodulose spiral cords on the shell surface, a pearly white nacreous interior, and a dark, horny operculum. The shell often hosts various epibionts, such as small barnacles, as seen in the image.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Jordan, 1895)
Description
A small to medium-sized marine gastropod, characterized by its turbinate, reddish-brown shell with prominent spiral cords and a nacreous interior. It is commonly found in rocky intertidal habitats, where it grazes on algae.
