Truncate Spider Conch (Lambis truncata)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Lambis truncata
- Common name
- Truncate Spider Conch
- Category
- Molluscs
- Family
- Strombidae
- Genus
- Lambis
- Size
- 12–20 cm
- Depth
- 5–35 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef, sandy-bottom
- Behaviours
- benthic, solitary, slow-mover
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, East Atlantic, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Mediterranean
Description
Lambis truncata reaches 20 cm. Lambis (Mollusca) Indo-Pacific. Beige-cream shell, characteristic truncated spines. Benthic. Reefs 5-35 m. LC. Remarkable structure.
Photo of Truncate Spider Conch
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Truncate Spider Conch?
- Truncate Spider Conch (Lambis truncata) reaches 12–20 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Truncate Spider Conch?
- Truncate Spider Conch is found between 5–35 m deep.
- Is the Truncate Spider Conch dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Truncate Spider Conch?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Truncate Spider Conch?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, East Atlantic, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Mediterranean.
Other species in the genus Lambis
Other species in the family Strombidae
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 211091)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 9549550)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia