General Description

Shell smooth with a long pointed spiral end (spire). Colour patterns variable, usually green-brown with a light line spiral around the shell. Opening green with a thin lip. Shell up to 4 cm long.

Biology

Kelp Shells wash up on the beach and turn from green to red as they decay.

Habitat

Kelp and other seaweeds in rock pools, bays and coasts.

Reefs

Coastal shores

Distribution guide

Southern Australia.

Species Group

Sea snails and shells › Snails

Depth

Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

4 cm

Diet

Herbivore

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Native to Australia

Species Code

MoV 4873

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Not listed
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Not listed