Gibbose Conch
Gibberulus gibberulus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
A conch of sandy reef flats, lagoons and muddy sand down to about 20 metres, it growls along the bottom in lurching hops by digging its sickle shaped foot into the sand. Shells from deeper water tend to run smaller and more brightly marked, and the animal is harmless.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Strombidae › Gibberulus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 564627.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gibbose Conch live?
- The Gibbose Conch (Gibberulus gibberulus) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Gibbose Conch dangerous to divers?
- The Gibbose Conch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gibbose Conch get?
- The Gibbose Conch grows to about 7 cm.