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Turbo canaliculatus
Turbo canaliculatus Hermann, 1781
Channelled turban
Turbo canaliculatus
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Turbinidae (Turban shells)
Max. size:  9.8 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 300 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:  Shell rounded, turbinate, shell base convex, umbilicus small. Sculpture consisting of low, smooth spiral cords (16 to 19 on last whorl). Deep groove present below suture. Operculum circular smoothish. Colour: variable, glossy yellowish to orange to red, with irregular markings.
Biology:  On rocks, near seaweeds, in subtidal to 120 m (Ref. 355).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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