Triplofusus giganteus - Wikipedia
Although known as a horse conch, this is not a true conch, as it is not in the family Strombidae. With a shell length that can reach 60 centimetres (24 in), this species is the largest gastropod …
Sea Wonder: Horse Conch - National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
Jan 18, 2022 · The horse conch’s shell can grow to an incredible two feet in length, making it the largest living snail in North America and the world’s second largest. This distinct shell has a …
Horse Conch – Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating: 100 Years ...
Florida’s state shell is the Horse Conch, Triplofusus giganteus. This enormous saltwater snail has a shell that can grow up to 2 feet in length making it the largest living snail in North America …
What Is a Horse Conch? Facts About the Giant Sea Snail
The horse conch (Triplofusus giganteus) is a massive marine gastropod and the largest predatory sea snail in North America. This imposing mollusk is instantly recognizable due to its colossal …
Horse Conch In Southwest Florida | SWFL Shells
The Horse Conch, scientifically known as Triplofusus giganteus, is renowned as one of the largest and most striking shells found on the shores of Southwest Florida.
Mighty, the Horse Conch - Bailey-Matthews National Shell …
Sep 20, 2019 · At a maximum size of about 60 cm (24 inches), the Horse Conch, Triplofusus giganteus (Kiener, 1840), is the largest marine snail living in the Atlantic Ocean. Horse Conchs …
State Shell - Florida Department of State
The horse conch (Triplofusus papillosus, previously known as Pleuroploca gigantea), also known as the giant band shell, has been Florida's official state shell since 1969. This shell is native to …
The Horse Conch; the Trophy Shell of Florida | Treasure ...
Apr 10, 2023 · One of the most sought-after shells in the Gulf of Mexico is the Florida state shell, the Horse Conch. This shell is legendary being the largest gastropod in United States waters …
Horse Conch - Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory
The horse conch is the largest gastropod in the Gulf of Mexico and also the official state shell of Florida. It has a pointed shell and a huge orange foot making it a striking demonstration piece.
One of the world’s biggest sea snails at risk of extinction
Horse conchs, the flashy marine snails that inhabit Florida’s colossal state seashell, live shorter lives and reproduce later than previously understood, according to new research that warns...