Persian Conch
NamePersian Conch
Scientific NameConomurex persicus (Swainson, 1821)
Common NamePersian Conch
FamilyStrombidae
GenusConomurex
Speciespersicus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, including the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, and Western Indian Ocean.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapefusiform
Average Size (mm)50
Identifying FeaturesCharacteristic conch shape with a smooth, thick shell, distinct siphonal canal, and prominent eyes on stalks. The shell is often covered in algae or detritus, blending with its sandy environment. The animal's foot is adapted for 'leaping' locomotion.
Raritycommon
Author CitationSwainson, 1821
Description
A medium-sized marine gastropod, commonly known as the Persian Conch, characterized by its ovate-conical shell often covered in algae or periostracum. It is typically found partially buried or moving across sandy bottoms in shallow tropical waters, feeding on detritus and microalgae.
