Silver Conch
Lentigo lentiginosus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–4 m
- Max size: 10.5 cm
- For divers: safe
This conch crawls across shallow coral sand in clear water, sometimes among rocks and seaweed, rarely deeper than four metres. The heavy, silver lipped shell has long been gathered for shellcraft.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Strombidae › Lentigo
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 565356.
FAQ
- How deep does the Silver Conch live?
- The Silver Conch (Lentigo lentiginosus) is typically found at 0–4 m.
- Is the Silver Conch dangerous to divers?
- The Silver Conch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Silver Conch get?
- The Silver Conch grows to about 10.5 cm.