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Strawberry Conch

Conomurex luhuanus

Also known as: Blood-mouthed Conch, Cone Shell, Orangelip Conch, Red-lipped Conch, Redmouth Conch, Red-mouthed Conch, Sand Conch Snail, Scorpion Conch, Spider Sea Shell, Strawberry-lipped Conch, Tiger Conch

Adult
@fishx6 · Lembeh, Indonesia · August 20081 / 3
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Overview

Found singly, on rubble and sandy areas, of lagoons, coral and rocky reefs, rich in algae growth.
They feed on benthic algae.

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
Head & Mouth
eyes
Behaviour
solitary

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Indo-West Pacific
  • Country only · 3
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Found singly, on rubble and sandy areas, of lagoons, coral and rocky reefs, rich in algae growth.

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Adult photos 3

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Discussion 1

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1 comment

  • andrew· 9 Mar 2010

    awe, its so beautiful, but has funny eyes

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Taxonomy

  1. kingdomAnimalia
  2. phylumMollusca
  3. classGastropoda
  4. orderLittorinimorpha
  5. familyStrombidae
  6. genusConomurex
  7. speciesConomurex luhuanus (Linnaeus, 1758)

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More in the family

Sea Snails (Strombidae)