Humped Triton [Gibberulus gibberulus gibberulus]
Description
The Humped Triton, a subspecies of the rough triton, is indigenous to the waters of the Indo-Pacific region. Known for its distinct hump and spirally ridged shell, it can be easily identified by its orange-brown color with lighter spots. It is a predator mollusk, feeding on starfish and sea urchins.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
|
| Family |
Tritons
Ranellidae
|
| Genus |
Gibber Tritons
Argobuccinum
|