Florida Horse Conch
Triplofusus giganteus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 60.9 cm
One of the largest snails in the world, the Florida horse conch can stretch past 60 centimetres and pushes through seagrass beds and coastal lagoons on a bright orange foot. It is an aggressive hunter, swallowing other large snails and the occasional fellow horse conch whole.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Fasciolariidae › Triplofusus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 420051.
FAQ
- How deep does the Florida Horse Conch live?
- The Florida Horse Conch (Triplofusus giganteus) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- How big does the Florida Horse Conch get?
- The Florida Horse Conch grows to about 60.9 cm.