Lithopoma tectum

West indian starsnail
Astrée imbriquée

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species crawls on the seafloor
The species can be found between 1 and 8 Meters.
Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 5 cm

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!