Chinese Pagoda Snail [Columbarium sinense]
Description
The Chinese pagoda snail has a compact, stepped shell that resembles miniature pagoda architecture. Divers may see it on rocky substrates or near coral growth, often in areas where small invertebrates can cling securely. Its subtle coloration and tight shell form make it easy to overlookâuntil you notice the distinctive ridged whorls.
Where To See Chinese Pagoda Snail
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Most modern snails
Caenogastropoda
|
| Family |
Neogastropods: Whelks & Cone Shells
Neogastropoda
|
| Genus |
Turbinelloidea
Turbinelloidea
|
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