How to Identify Strombidae

Key Identification Features

• The Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico species Strombus pugilis, commonly called the fighting conch, is similar to Strombus gracilior in shell sculpture and internal morphological features.
• The interior of the aperture features radiate striae.
• The most prominent feature of this shell is six long, curved marginal digitations that extend from its flaring, thick outer lip and canals.
• The posterior angle of the outer lip is distinct, and projects backward in an erect orientation.

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