[Originally posted to the Moorea Coral Reef LTER (MCR LTER) Marine Life Encyclopedia]
Spider Conch
(Lambis
truncata)

Photo by Gerick Bergsma
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Conchs in the genus Lambis are found on tropical reefs worldwide. L. truncata has been reported from the Red Sea, Mauritius, India, Australia, the Philippines, Kiribati and French Polynesia. |
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Reef flats and sand patches |
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Algae and detritus |
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Males and females can be distinguished by the shape of their shells. Females are generally much larger, and have longer spines. Spider conchs move using a large, spiked foot. |
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Coming Soon
- Moorea Biocode Database |
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