Triton's Trumpet [Charonia tritonis]
Description
Also known as the Giant Triton, Triton's Trumpet is a large sea snail that can grow up to two feet in length. It is distinguished by its large, spiral shell. This species is a predator, feeding on starfish and other echinoderms. It is found in tropical and subtropical waters, particularly in coral reefs. Its population has been declining due to overharvesting for its shell.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Tritons
Ranellidae
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| Genus |
Triton
Charonia
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