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More than 2000 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Molluscs of Zihuatanejo
PHYLUM MOLLUSCA
Uvanilla unguis
Uvanilla unguis
Uvanilla unguis is a species of marine gastropod mollusk in the family Turbinidae, commonly known as turban snails. These snails are found along the Pacific coastline, from the Gulf of California (Mexico) to Panama. Typically inhabits rocky intertidal zones and subtidal areas, where it grazes on algae.

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