Conch

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The genus Strombus is made up of the true conches (pronounced "Konk") in the family Strombidae. A conch is a sea creature, a mollusk, and more specifically, a marine gastropod. Still, it should be noted that many other gastropods have common names using conch, such as the Horse Conch (Pleuroploca gigantea).

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While most Strombid species are extinct, at least 65 species are living. Of these, most are in the Indo-Pacific Oceans while six are in the greater Caribbean region. Living true conch species include the Queen Conch, Strombus gigas, and the West Indian Fighting Conch (Strombus pugilis).

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Strombus gigas is included in Appendix II of the UNEP's CITES list of endangered species and international trade is heavily restricted.http://www.cites.org/eng/app/appendices.shtml

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Conch related Images and Photos (experimental)

Conch Blower

Conch House II

A Conch Shell Washed up on Shore