Spotted Tun Shell

The attractive spotted tun shell (tonna dolium tessellata) has naturally occurring markings that follow the ridges of the shell.

Belonging to the Tonnidae family of shells it is a beautifully rounded and generally lightweight species. The animal which is often larger than its shell is carnivorous, feeding on fish, urchins, crabs and sea cucumbers. 

They inhabit tropical seas and live in moderate to deep water and are common to the Indo-Pacific region.

Size: approx 8-10 cm across