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Sea slugs & snails

Vomer Conch

Euprotomus vomer

Also known as: Conch, Strombus Conch, True Conch

Adult
@blogie · Babusanta Beach, Talikud Island, Island Garden City of Samal, Philippines · July 20111 / 1
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Overview

Found singly, over rubble and sandy areas, of estuaries, lagoons, coral and rocky reefs. These have a scattered distribution and are generally uncommon!

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
Head & Mouth
stalked eyes
Behaviour
solitary

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Western Pacific
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Found singly, over rubble and sandy areas, of estuaries, lagoons, coral and rocky reefs.

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Adult photos 1

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumMollusca
    3. classGastropoda
    4. orderLittorinimorpha
    5. familyStrombidae
    6. genusEuprotomus
    7. speciesEuprotomus vomer (Röding, 1798)

    SourcesWoRMS

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    More in the family

    Sea Snails (Strombidae)