Hawkwing Conch
NameHawkwing Conch
Scientific NameLobatus raninus
Common NameHawkwing Conch
FamilyStrombidae
GenusLobatus
Speciesraninus
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including the Caribbean Sea, Florida, Bermuda, and Brazil.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)75
Identifying FeaturesBroadly flared, wing-like outer lip; strong spiral ridges and axial ribs, especially on the body whorl; a prominent, pointed spire; and a short siphonal canal. The color pattern is also characteristic.
Raritycommon
Author CitationGmelin, 1791
Description
A robust, medium-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its heavy construction, conical spire, and a distinctive, broadly flared outer lip that gives it a "hawkwing" appearance. The shell exhibits intricate patterns of brown, white, and cream.
