Vitta [Vitta]

Description

Vitta snails are characterized by their elongated, oval shells that often display longitudinal stripes of varying colors. These marine snails are found in tropical and subtropical waters, usually in shallow, rocky or sandy habitats. They feed on algae and detritus, playing a significant role in their ecosystems as cleaners.

Species
Painted Topshell
Painted Topshell [Vitta zonaria]
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Purple Topshell
Purple Topshell [Vitta usnea]
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Arctic Topshell
Arctic Topshell [Vitta glacialis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Gastropods
Gastropoda
Order Cycloneritimorpha
Cycloneritimorpha
Family Neritidae
Neritidae
Statistics
  • Species 3