Half-Grained Helmet

Semicassis semigranosa (Lamarck, 1822)

This shell is thin and fragile often found broken along the beach the shell colour varies from a whitish yellow to tan browns it has fine beadding on the upper whorls

How to identify Semicassis semigranosa?

What habitats does Semicassis semigranosa live in?

Lives subtidally and offshore on sand

What is the distribution of Semicassis semigranosa?

From WA to Victoria including Tasmania

How big does Semicassis semigranosa grow?

Can grow to around 50mm

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