Astraea gibberosa (Dillwyn, 1817)

(Astraea gibberosa)
(Astraea gibberosa)


Description

Synonyms:
Lithopoma gibberosum Dillwyn, 1817, Astraea inaequalis Mtyn
Common Name:
Red Turban Snail, Red Top Snail
Size:
To 75mm diameter in British Columbia, but only 50mm in California.
Description:
Distribution/Range:
Southeastern Alaska and Queen Charlotte Islands to California (San Diego) or possibly Baja California (Bahia Magdalena). Uncommon from Washington to northern California.
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