Thersistrombus thersites

Thersistrombus thersites, common name : the thersite conch, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Strombidae, the true conchs.

Description

The shell size varies between 100 mm and 170 mm. It is dextrally coiled and has lens eyes. It sexually reproduces, is a detritivore and moves by mucus mediating gliding.

Distribution

This species is distributed in the Western Pacific Ocean and along the Philippines.