Crown Conch Melongena corona
These big snails may look docile but don’t let appearances fool you-they are carnivores through and through!
ORIGIN:
Gulf of Mexico; east Florida coast
HABITAT:
Sandy and muddy coastal areas
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
Length: Up to 8 in
DIET:
Oysters and smaller snails
PREDATORS:
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Thick, spiny shell
REPRODUCTION:
Hatch about 20 days after eggs are laid
THREATS:
LIFE EXPECTANCY: