Triton's Trumpets [Charonia]

Description

Charonia is a genus of large sea snails known for their dramatically elongated shells, which resemble a trumpet. These snails are found in tropical and subtropical oceans around the world, where they prey on echinoderms, including starfish. Charonia shells have been historically used as trumpets in various cultures.

Species

Canary Triton [Charonia atlantica]

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Japanese Triton [Charonia sauliae]