Botuto. Scientific name: Eustrombus gigas.
Lobatus igas.
It is a mollusk widespread in the Caribbean Sea.
Is in danger of extinction.
Venezuela is relatively abundant in the Los Roques Archipelago National Park.
Source:
Red Book of Fauna.venezolana
Photo by: @armonia
Cam Sony Zeiss 20.1
Scientificˌsīənˈtifik
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Nombre científico: Eustrombus gigas.
Lobatus gigas.
Es un molusco de amplia distribución en el mar Caribe.
Está en peligro de extinción.
En Venezuela abunda relativamente en el Parque Nacional Archipiélago de Los Roques.
Fuente:
Libro Rojo de la Fauna.venezolana
Photo by: @armonia
Cam Sony Zeiss 20.1
Muy buena esa foto. Y muy original.
Gracias @venezuelanews. Lo original es haberlo tenido en casa.
What is the actual size of it?
This measures 20 centimeters ... It can reach up to 40 cms.
This specimen measures 7.8 inches.
Wow I never saw one of those before, I hope you win this challenge :)
Thanks @cryptodan. I obtained it, through purchase. People capture it indiscriminately
I have started a campaign for its preservation, because it is in danger of extinction.