Stomatella auricula (Lamarck, 1816)
Stomatella auricula
photo by Poppe, Guido and Philippe

Family:  Trochidae (Top shells)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 67 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Minimum depth assumed from its ecology. Found in intertidal under rocks (Ref. 75835). Several individuals typically reside under the same rock (Ref. 101251). Members of the family Trochidae browse on detritus and algae, sometimes filter-feeding (Ref. 349).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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