Cone Top Shell (Trochus conus)

Also known as Cone-shaped Top, Cone-shaped Top Shell, Spinning Top Shell, Spinning Top Snail, Strawberry Top Shell, Top Shell, Top Snail

Description

Also known as Cone-shaped Top, Cone-shaped Top Shell, Spinning Top Shell, Spinning Top Snail, Strawberry Top Shell, Top Shell, Top Snail.

Found over coral, rock and sand bottoms, in shallow sub-tidal waters of coral and rocky reefs.
They feed on algae and detritus.
Length - 8cm
Depth - 0-5m
Widespread Indo-West Pacific

This is a large family of top-shaped sea snails with thick shells and iridescent interiors.
Often used by hermit crabs. Ref: x

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