Steromphala umbilicalis

Flat top-shell
Genabelte Buckelschnecke
Tolhoren
Gibbule
Peonza plana

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic

Substrate and environment

The species lives on the mid-littoral coast
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 20 Meters.
Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

Lives in large groups

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 2 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.
Diet : - 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!