Rough Triton [Gibberulus gibberulus gibbosus]
Description
This is a subspecies of the humped triton, found primarily in the Indo-West Pacific region, particularly around the coasts of India and Australia. The Rough Triton is known for its broad, high spire and its shell, which is a pinkish-orange color with darker orange-brown bands. It typically resides in shallow waters and feeds on other mollusks and starfish.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Tritons
Ranellidae
|
| Genus |
Gibber Tritons
Argobuccinum
|