Triplofusus giganteus
Horse Conch
Maximum Size:
24 in (60 cm)
Longevity:
8 to 10 years but possibly longer.
Typical depth:
0–330 ft (0–100 m)
Behavior:
The horse conch, commonly known as the Florida horse conch or the giant horse conch, is a species of predatory subtropical and tropical sea snail. It feeds mainly on other gastropods, such as the tulip shell, lightning whelk, queen conch and pen shells in the genus Atrina. This species is often found on sand, weed, and mud flats at shallow depths, but can be found down to 330 feet (100 meters).
Predators:
Tiger sharks.
Did you know?
In aquaria, the horse conch as been observed eating small hermit crabs. Cannibalism has also been documented in this species.
