Lobatus gigas
Queen conch
Königs-Conch
Grote kroonslak, Karko
Lambi
Caracol rosado; Cobo rosado;Caracol reina
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
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 35 Meters.
- Common species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 30 cm
- The animal feeds mainly on refuse.
- Diet : Algae
- 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) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!