Turbo sparverius
NameTurbo sparverius
Scientific NameTurbo sparverius
Common NameSparrow Turbo
FamilyTurbinidae
GenusTurbo
Speciessparverius
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and other Western Pacific islands.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeturbinate
Average Size (mm)40
Identifying FeaturesIts distinctive turbinate shape combined with the characteristic dark and yellowish-green mottled pattern. The shell surface often has fine spiral sculpture.
Raritycommon
Author CitationGmelin, 1791
Description
A medium-sized marine gastropod, commonly known as the Sparrow Turbo, characterized by its robust, turbinate shell. The shell exhibits a striking pattern of dark brown or black with irregular, yellowish-green or cream-colored blotches and streaks. It is typically found grazing on algae in rocky intertidal and shallow subtidal zones of the Indo-Pacific.
