Tutufa [Tutufa]

Description

Tutufa is a genus of large, marine gastropods known for their unique and elaborately sculptured shells. The shells are usually very large, with a distinctive bubbly or spiny surface, making them easily distinguishable from other genera in the Cassidae family. The aperture is wide, and the lip is thickened and often flared. Tutufa species inhabit tropical waters, where they live on or near coral reefs, feeding on a diet that mainly consists of echinoderms and other invertebrates.

Species

Smooth Frog Shell [Tutufa lissostoma]

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Australian Frog Shell [Tutufa australis]

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Japanese Frog Shell [Tutufa japonica]

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Taxonomy