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Strombus vomer
Also known as Strombus Conch. They feed nocturnally on fish, invertebrates, sponges, algae and ascidians. They grow to a length of about 15cm.
Found singly on sand and rubble areas of coral and rocky reefs, lagoons and estuaries, at depths of 10 to 30m. They have a scattered distribution across the Western Pacific but are generally uncommon.
Spotted this critter at a depth of about 12m during a night dive.
Spotted on Mar 14, 2012
Submitted on Mar 18, 2012
34 Comments (1–25)
Awesome !
cute
what the heck...
amazing spot, by the way
Congratulations! Blogie
Congratulations!
I love the second picture showing it's beautiful eyes.
You're always funny, Argybee! :D
Thanks, pamsai!
Yes Argybee, especially when it's cold!
Blogie, "doona" is Aussie for quilt, eiderdown, duvet etc, the thing that keeps you snuggly and warm in bed...
Ha ha! Are you having a laugh at our freezing weather Blogie? No I guess not. I first wrote 'blanket' but thought this shell looks much thicker so I put doona instead. Sorry everyone... blanket, rug, duvet, quilt, bedspread, etc.. will all suffice for this serious problem... they all slip off sideways unwantedly. 8-)]
@Argybee - What's a "doona"?
Isn't it so annoying when the doona keeps sliding off to one side.
The Magic Conch!
congrats Blogie, stunning piccies of this wonky-eyed wonder
Congrats Blogie. A well deserved sotd.
Grate shots Blogie as always:)
Congratulations
How I wish I was able to take a video of this sea snail. Rest assured, next time I spot this on a future night dive, I'll make sure to capture it on video! :)
Thanks, Yasser! And thanks to everyone who has taken the time to post comments and favorited my spotting. It's very rewarding to know that my underwater photos are getting so much attention from people around the world. :)
Congrats
cute !
The eyes are incredible! Congrats Blogie!
Awesome! Congratulations!
beautiful , congrats!
What a moment.... wonderful pic.
Woww Bello
Blogie, this great shot has earned you another Spotting of the Day! Thanks for all of your incredible contributions and all your efforts to protect these precious ocean ecosystems.
"The Vomer Conch, also known as the Strombus Conch, feeds nocturnally on fish, invertebrates, sponges, algae and ascidians."
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