Family: |
Strombidae (conchs) |
Max. size: |
11 cm DL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 55 m |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic. |
Diagnosis: |
Shell solid, with large last whorl and small, pointed spire. Whorls with single row of nodulose spines on periphery; spines larger on last whorl. Anterior and 'stromboid' notches present. Posterior angle of outer lip distinct, projected in posterior direction. Operculum sickle-shaped, animal with elongate foot used for leaping. Colour: variable, from yellowish to light or dark orange, interior of aperture white, anterior end dark purple. |
Biology: |
Lives on sandy bottoms (Ref. 355). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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