Astralium tentoriformis

*Astralium tentoriformis*
Taxonomical systematics
	Scientific name	Astralium tentoriformis (Jonas, 1845)
	Common names	Turban Shell,
	Genus	Astralium
	Family	Turbinidae
	Order	Archaeogastropoda
	Subclass	Prosobranchia
	Class	Gastropoda
	Phylum	Mollusca

Local ecology
	Distribution	Southern NSW to central Queensland (Edgar, 2000). (Found in Sydney)

Biological characteristics
	Maximum size	4.5cm Height

	*Turban Shell Astralium tentoriformis* at Camp Cove, Sydney Harbour, New South Wales.**


	*Turban Shell Astralium tentoriformis* in aquarium.**


	*Underside of Turban Shell Astralium tentoriformis* showing epizoite gastropod.**


	*Close-up of underside of Turban Shell Astralium tentoriformis* showing epizoite gastropod.**

Captive care
	Feeding	Herbivore: diatoms, etc.

References
	Edgar G.J. 2000. Australian Marine Life: The Plants and Animals of Temperate Waters. New Holand, Sydney. 528pp.