Turbo tuberculosus
NameTurbo tuberculosus
Scientific NameTurbo tuberculosus
Common NameTuberculate Turban Snail
FamilyTurbinidae
GenusTurbo
Speciestuberculosus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, and various Pacific islands.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20-50
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive high-contrast color pattern of white with dark brown zig-zag or chevron markings. The shell is robust and turbinate. While the name suggests tubercles, they may vary in prominence; the specimen in the image appears relatively smooth and glossy.
Raritycommon
Author CitationQuoy & Gaimard, 1834
Description
A marine gastropod, commonly known as a turban snail, characterized by its robust, globose-conical shell. The shell exhibits a striking pattern of white or creamy-white background adorned with bold, irregular, dark reddish-brown to chocolate-brown zig-zag or chevron-like markings. It is typically found in intertidal and shallow subtidal zones of tropical Indo-Pacific waters.
