Distinguishing Characteristics |
Gastropod (1 shell); shell spiral in shape, spire medium, pointed; color mottling and streaks of brown and white; about 8 whorls; body whorl with strongly knobbed shoulder, largest knob on back with smaller knob between it and margin, other whorls with small, knobs above sutures; aperture thick, flared with broad extension on upper end, rarely extends beyond the spire; body whorl with thick, widely spaced, sometimes knobbed ridges; distinct wavy fold ("stromboid notch") on lower outer lip of aperture, narrow folds on inner surface; siphonal canal short, extends backwards. |
Similar Species |
Similar to the roostertail conch, Aliger gallus, but the hawkwing conch's upper extension is wider and shorter. |
Habitat |
Gulf, on offshore reefs |
Maximum Size |
12 cm (5 in) |
Other Common Names |
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Previous Scientific Names |
Tricornis raninus, Strombus raninus |
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