Family Turbinidae (turban shells)

This page links to species in the family Turbinidae, commonly called turban shells, that are known from Kwajalein. Most or all species are grazers on algae, and some are among the more abundant larger snails on the reef. (Click on a thumbnail for pages with larger images.)


Astralium rhodostomum


Turbo argyrostomus

Turbo petholatus

Turbo setosus

Turbo sp. 1

Kwajalein Underwater home

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