Variable Conch
Ministrombus variabilis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
A conch of coral sand and weedy shallows, it lives around the low tide mark down to about 50 metres. Strombs like this one move in a curious hopping motion, vaulting forward on a strong foot tipped with a claw shaped operculum.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Strombidae › Ministrombus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1464390.
FAQ
- How deep does the Variable Conch live?
- The Variable Conch (Ministrombus variabilis) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Variable Conch dangerous to divers?
- The Variable Conch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Variable Conch get?
- The Variable Conch grows to about 6 cm.