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Confirm Hell's Conch (Strombus Helli)
04-28-2014, 02:41 PM,
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Confirm Hell's Conch (Strombus Helli)
I found this in Oahu, Hawaii in 2012. I was so excited because they're supposed to be uncommon, and mostly in deep waters. I found it in a tide pool almost on the beach!

Confirm a faded Hell's Conch (Strombus Helli) on my flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/103590566@...otostream/

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04-29-2014, 01:23 PM, (This post was last modified: 04-29-2014, 01:29 PM by paul monfils.)
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RE: Confirm Hell's Conch (Strombus Helli)
Yes, this certainly does appear to be Strombus (Canarium) helli, full adult size.
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04-29-2014, 01:32 PM,
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RE: Confirm Hell's Conch (Strombus Helli)
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