How deep does the Milk Conch live?

The Milk Conch (Macrostrombus costatus) is typically found at 2–55 m.

How big does the Milk Conch get?

The Milk Conch grows to about 23.1 cm.

Milk Conch

Macrostrombus costatus

Group: Other
Typical depth: 2–55 m
Max size: 23.1 cm

A heavy shelled conch that ploughs across sand among seagrass meadows, occasionally over brown algae, from about 2 to 55 metres. Rather than crawling smoothly it hops along, levering itself forward with a hooked, claw tipped foot.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Strombidae › Macrostrombus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1429775.

FAQ

How deep does the Milk Conch live?: The Milk Conch (Macrostrombus costatus) is typically found at 2–55 m.
How big does the Milk Conch get?: The Milk Conch grows to about 23.1 cm.