Strombus latus Gmelin, 1791
West African stromb
Strombus latus
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Strombidae (conchs)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean: Morocco to Angola.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Offshore (Ref. 438); coastal waters (Ref. 417).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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