Florida Fighting Conch
Strombus alatus
Adult Florida fighting conchs inhabit shallow sandy bottoms, tidal flats, and seagrass beds along the Florida coast and Gulf region. They feed chiefly by scraping algae, microfilms, and detritus from the substrate. Using a powerful foot and operculum, they can make distinctive hopping movements and rapidly bury themselves in sand when threatened.
- Type
- Shell / Water
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Florida Fighting Conch