Lambis crocata (Link, 1807)
Orange spider conch
photo by FAO

Family:  Strombidae (conchs)
Max. size:  24 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 52 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Living in shallow reefs (Ref. 799) and dead boulders of coral (Ref. 349).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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