Chiragra Spider Conch (7”+) whelk The inside is orange and

The inside is orange and there is no operculum

the common name

The Lightning Whelk

Next week we will explore more about this great local species

The surface of the petals are ridged and enhance the natural wave of the ruffle

Chiragra Spider Conch (7”+) whelk The inside is orange andChiragra Spider conchs are thick with six skinny legs extending outward. The female's aperture is pale pink and the two shoulder "legs" are larger than the others. The male's "legs" are all about the same, but the aperture is more brightly colored. Chiragra spider conchs are common from the Eastern Indian Ocean to Polynesia. They are usually found in shallow waters.