Calliostoma ligatum

Gastéropode pointe bleue
Blue top snail

Distribution

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species crawls on the seafloor
The species can be found between 0 and 30 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 3 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.
Diet : Omnivorous - Bryozoan -

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!