Hyalina albolineata

  • Peppermint snail;White line marginella
  • Minzenschnecke
  • Pepermuntslak
  • Marginelle à lignes blanches
  • Caracol de menta

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 1 cm
  • The animal is a protandrous transsexual

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.