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Sea slugs & snails

Truncate Spider Shell

Lambis truncata

Also known as: Common Spider Conch, Conch Shell, Giant Lambis Truncata, Giant Spider Conch, Scorpion Conch, Spider Conch, Spider Sea Shell, Truncate Spider Conch

Adult
@fishx6 · Mirihi, Maldives · May 20081 / 15
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Overview

Found singly, on rubble and sandy areas, over reef edges, of shallow lagoons and coastal reefs.
They feed nocturnally on algae.

This giant spider shell is the largest in its family. Generally found in 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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How to identify

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Indo-Pacific
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Found singly, on rubble and sandy areas, over reef edges, of shallow lagoons and coastal reefs.

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Adult photos 15

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumMollusca
    3. classGastropoda
    4. orderLittorinimorpha
    5. familyStrombidae
    6. genusLambis
    7. speciesLambis truncata ([Lightfoot], 1786)

    SourcesWoRMSWikipedia

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    More in the family

    Sea Snails (Strombidae)