Strombus costatus
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
- The species crawls on the seafloor
- The species can be found between 1 and 12 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 20 cm
- The animal is a grazer of algae.
- The shell is covered with algae
- The animal is a protandrous transsexual
Relationship with humans
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- -Sport or local fishing
- Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)
Milk conch;Harbour conch
Milchflügelschnecke
Melkvleugelslak
Strombe laiteux
Caracol blanco;Caracol leche, Cobo lechoso