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Sea slugs & snails

Scorpion Spider Shell

Lambis scorpius

Also known as: Lambis Scorpio Conch, Scorpio Conch, Scorpio Spider Conch, Scorpion Conch, Scorpion Shell, Scorpion Spider Conch, Spider Conch, Spider Sea Shell, True Conch

Adult
@fishx6 · Mirihi Island Resort, Maldives · June 20101 / 2
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Overview

Found singly, amongst or under boulders and dead coral slabs, over shallow coastal reefs, rich in coral growth.
They feed nocturnally on benthic filamentous algae.

This conch is collected for the shell trade.

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

COLOURS
Body shape
fingersshells

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Indo-Pacific
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Found singly, amongst or under boulders and dead coral slabs, over shallow coastal reefs, rich in coral growth.

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Adult photos 2

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumMollusca
    3. classGastropoda
    4. orderLittorinimorpha
    5. familyStrombidae
    6. genusLambis
    7. speciesLambis scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)

    SourcesWoRMSWikipedia

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    More in the family

    Sea Snails (Strombidae)