Bull Conch
Latissistrombus taurus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 9–15 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
This conch grows a heavy shell with a flaring lip and broad shoulder spines, reaching about twelve centimetres. It plows across lagoon sand flats in shallow water, between roughly nine and fifteen metres, grazing on algae rather than hunting.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Strombidae › Latissistrombus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1590973.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bull Conch live?
- The Bull Conch (Latissistrombus taurus) is typically found at 9–15 m.
- Is the Bull Conch dangerous to divers?
- The Bull Conch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bull Conch get?
- The Bull Conch grows to about 12 cm.