Painted topshell
The beautiful pink and white bands of a Painted topshell make it easy to see where this little sea snail got its name!
The beautiful pink and white bands of a Painted topshell make it easy to see where this little sea snail got its name!
Also known as the flat topshell, these are one of the most common and colourful sea snails you are likely to see when out on a rockpool safari!
Although, commonly referred to as a ‘sea snail,’ this species in fact belongs to the fish family!
The thick topshell is a common sight on rocky shores in Wales and South West England.
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A large colourful sea slug found on rocky shores around the UK.