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Sea slugs & snails

Queen Conch

Aligar gigas

Also known as: Giant Conch, Pink Conch, Queen Conch Shell, Strombe Rose, True Conch

Adult
@fishx6 · Bonaire - The Lake, Caribbean Netherlands · November 20101 / 8
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Overview

Found singly, over algae, gravel, rubble, coral sand, and in seagrass beds, of intertidal and off-shore coral reefs.
They feed nocturnally on benthic algae, detritus, seagrass, and seaweeds.

These conch shells are relatively uncommon because of over harvesting.

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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How to identify

Body shape
shells

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Western Atlantic, Caribbean
  • Country only · 8
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Found singly, over algae, gravel, rubble, coral sand, and in seagrass beds, of intertidal and off-shore coral reefs.

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumMollusca
    3. classGastropoda
    4. orderLittorinimorpha
    5. familyStrombidae
    6. genusAligar
    7. speciesAligar gigas

    SourcesWikipedia

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    More in the family

    Sea Snails (Strombidae)