Atlantic Triton's Trumpet
Charonia variegata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–384 m
- Max size: 37.4 cm
Atlantic triton's trumpet grows a heavy spiralled shell up to about 37 centimetres on shallow subtidal ground and offshore coral reefs. Like its relatives it is a hunter, prowling boulder, rock and sand habitats for prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Charoniidae › Charonia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 181006.
FAQ
- How deep does the Atlantic Triton's Trumpet live?
- The Atlantic Triton's Trumpet (Charonia variegata) is typically found at 1–384 m.
- How big does the Atlantic Triton's Trumpet get?
- The Atlantic Triton's Trumpet grows to about 37.4 cm.