Charonia variegata

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Atlantic Triton's Trumpet
Karibisches Tritonshorn
Atlantische tritonshoren
Conque;Triton de l'Atlantique
Tritón Atlántico

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

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 110 Meters.
Uncommon Species

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The animal hunts at night

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 45 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Mollusks - Sea stars
The shell is covered with algae

Relationship with humans

The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
- Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)