Truncate Spider Shell
Scientific Name: Lambis truncata
Species: Sea Snails (Strombidae)
Other names: Scorpion Conches, Spider Sea Shells, Giant Lambis Truncata, Giant Spider Conch, Truncate Spider Conch, Spider Conch.
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Truncate Spider ShellUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi - Maldives
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Truncate Spider ShellUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Truncate Spider ShellUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Truncate Spider ShellUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Truncate Spider ShellUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Truncate Spider ShellUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Truncate Spider ShellUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Truncate Spider ShellUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Truncate Spider ShellUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Truncate Spider ShellUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Truncate Spider ShellUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Truncate Spider ShellUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Truncate Spider ShellUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2010
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Truncate Spider ShellUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: Lembeh - Indonesia
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Truncate Spider ShellUploaded by: @fishx6 in September 2011
Photographed at: Pangaimotu - Tonga
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Description
Also known as Scorpion Conches, Spider Sea Shells, Giant Lambis Truncata, Giant Spider Conch, Truncate Spider Conch and Spider Conch.
Found singly on sand and rubble areas of coral and rocky reefs, lagoons and estuaries.
They feed nocturnally on fish, invertebrates, sponges, algae and ascidians.
Length - 40cm
Depth - 10-30m
Restricted to the Indian Ocean
This giant spider shell is only found in the Indian Ocean and is the largest in its family. Generally found on deeper waters.
Stomboids are a small group of sea snails, commonly found in tropical waters. Usually identified by their large stalked eyes. Their shells are often dull on the outside but can be bright inside.
Stromboids are edible and in some areas are regarded as a delicacy.
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The Truncate Spider Shell is found in or near the Indian Ocean region(s) and has been photographed 15 times by user @fishx6
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