Cittarium pica
West indian topshell, Whelk
Kreiselschnecke
Kiwa
Burgo;Troque
Burgao;Cigua;Quigua
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Substrate and environment
- The species lives on the mid-littoral coast
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species crawls on the seafloor
- Common species.
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 14 cm
- The animal is a grazer of algae.
Relationship with humans
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing