Teralatirus festivus

Teralatirus festivus
Name: Teralatirus festivus
Scientific Name: Teralatirus festivus
Family: Sea Snails
Taxonomic: Dolicholatiridae
ID Group: Snails, Clams & Shells
Size: up to 0.75 in.
Depth Range: In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.)
Sightings: Seen very rarely

The Teralatirus festivus has a very small shell with spiral cords brightly colored in yellow, blue, dark brown, and black. The shell’s details are not easily seen due to its small size.

The Teralatirus festivus lives in sandy or rubble areas and usually remains hidden.