Wavy-edged Spindle (Fusinus undatus)

Also known as Horse Conch, Knobby Shoulders Shell, Legrand's Spindle, Legrand's Wavy Spindle, Legrand's Wavy Spindle Shell, Spindle Shell, Spindle Snail, Tulip Shell, Wavy Spindle, Wavy Spindle Shell, Wavyedge Shell

Description

Also known as Horse Conch, Knobby Shoulders Shell, Legrand's Spindle, Legrand's Wavy Spindle, Legrand's Wavy Spindle Shell, Spindle Shell, Spindle Snail, Tulip Shell, Wavy Spindle, Wavy Spindle Shell, Wavyedge Shell.

Found under rocks, amongst rubble and sand, over intertidal, shallow waters, of coral and rocky reefs.
They feed on shelled mollusc's and worms.
Length - 15cm
Depth - 2-20m
Widespread Indo-West Pacific

Horse Conches are long and spindly with high spired shells, often found encrusted in algae. Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fusinus_undatus

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