Turbo stenogyrus
NameTurbo stenogyrus
Scientific NameTurbo stenogyrus P. Fischer, 1873
Common NameTurban snail
FamilyTurbinidae
GenusTurbo
Speciesstenogyrus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as Japan, Korea, China, and the Philippines.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)30-50
Identifying FeaturesSolid, conical shell with strong spiral sculpture; a characteristic white, calcareous operculum with a blueish/greenish rim; and its typical turban snail morphology.
Raritycommon
Author CitationP. Fischer, 1873
Description
A medium-sized marine gastropod, commonly known as a turban snail, characterized by its solid, conical shell with prominent spiral ribs. The shell exhibits variable coloration, often greenish or brownish with darker bands or mottling, and possesses a distinctive white, calcareous operculum, which often has a blueish or greenish tint on its inner edge. It is typically found in rocky intertidal and subtidal environments.
