Common Spider Conch [Lambis lambis]
Description
The Common Spider Conch stands out with its long, spiny shell that resembles a spider’s legs. Divers may find it tucked into sand or rubble near reef edges, where it slowly moves and uses its strong foot to search for food, often blending in until it’s right in front of you.
Where To See Common Spider Conch
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Periwinkles & Their Relatives
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Conch Shells
Strombidae
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| Genus |
Spider Conch Snails
Lambis
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