Widest Pacific Conch
Latissistrombus latissimus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 4–20 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
A heavy shelled conch of shallow tropical reefs, found roughly between four and twenty metres and reaching about twenty centimetres. Rather than crawling, it pushes itself along in hops using a strong clawed foot, and it is gathered locally for food and its broad shell.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Strombidae › Latissistrombus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1590970.
FAQ
- How deep does the Widest Pacific Conch live?
- The Widest Pacific Conch (Latissistrombus latissimus) is typically found at 4–20 m.
- Is the Widest Pacific Conch dangerous to divers?
- The Widest Pacific Conch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Widest Pacific Conch get?
- The Widest Pacific Conch grows to about 20 cm.