Astraea tecta vs Turbo Snail

[ibamba]

Hi Again,

How can I tell the difference between an Astraea tecta and Turbo. They seem to be listed as 2 different species but the pics look very similiar. I go to the LFS's around here and I would say they have to same snail listed under different names depending on the store.

Thanks

 

[Anonymous]

The astrea is more cone shaped and the mexican turbo is more of the standard snail shape.

Turbo Snail

Astrea

 

[ibamba]

Great! Thanks for the quick reply

 

[Anonymous]

Slow day at work.