| Family: |
Strombidae (conchs) |
| Max. size: |
11.2 cm DL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 183 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: from North Carolina to Texas, Mexico, Belize, and Puerto Rico. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
The 144.9 mm size reported by Wagner & Abbott (1973) needs confirmation. Wagner & Abbott (1967) reported a maximum size of 117 mm, which itself is an error for 112 mm (specimen is in ANSP; Ref. 83435). Inhabits seagrass beds, shallow reefs, sand and rubble (Ref. 106835). Feeds on diatoms and other epiphytic algae. Resides in deep waters of 10 m or greater during winter and migrates to shallow waters of 2 m during summer to spawn (Ref. 105282). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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