Astralium rhodostomum (Lamarck, 1822)
31mm

Astralium rhodostomum is common on and under rocks on hard substrate on lagoon, pinnacle and seaward reefs. It is possible there are multiple species here.

The hard calcareous operculum is pure white.

A very small juvenile.

Juvenile empty shell.

31.05mm empty shell (below)..

Created 26 April 2017
Updated 27 December 2023

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