Fasciolaria tulipa
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
- The species crawls on the seafloor
- The species can be found between 0 and 10 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 25 cm
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : Mollusks
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
True tulip
Echte Tulpenschnecke
Ware tulp
Tulipe fasciolaire
Tulipán verdadero