Calliostoma zizyphinum

Painted topshell
Spitzkreiselschnecken
Priktolhoren
Troque-jujube
Trompo
Trottola zizifina

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

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 300 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 3 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.

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!