Crowned Triton [Hexaplex coronatus]
Description
The Crowned Triton, also known as the Crown Conch, is a marine gastropod mollusk. The shell can reach lengths of up to 25 cm and is characterized by its distinctive crown-like shape. The shell's color varies from light brown to dark brown with white spots. This species is found in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly around the coasts of Australia and New Zealand. They are carnivorous and feed on a variety of invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Murex snails
Muricidae
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| Genus |
Hexaplex
Hexaplex
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