Tectarius pagodus

Tectarius pagodus is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Littorinidae. That family is commonly known as the winkles or periwinkles.

Description

This species is the largest member of the genus Tectarius, and is an herbivor.

Distribution

This species is endemic to the Indo-Pacific. It can be found in the upper part of the intertidal zone along rocky shores, and therefore does not often get submerged.