Tectarius muricatus

Beaded periwinkle
Granulierte Sandschnecke
Littorine granuleuse
Litorina granulada

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

The species lives on the mid-littoral coast
Generally, the species is found in mangrove, sometimes attached to roots

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 2 cm

Relationship with humans

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