Strombus dentatus Linnaeus, 1758
Samar conch
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Strombidae (conchs)
Max. size:  6 cm ShH (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 80 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  This species is occasionally eaten, and mainly collected for its attractive shell (Ref. 349). Occurs at the low tide mark (Ref. 349).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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