Conch facts: snails with attitude | Animal Fact Files

Conchs (pronounced either "kahn-k" or "kahn-ch") are snails and need their shells in order to survive. They're able to cap themselves inside their shells using the lid-like structure called the 'operculum'. In "true" conchs, this may also be used for stabbing! True conchs are typically able to be identified by a notch in their shells though this isn't always apparent. Some species have smooth shells while others have spiked shells. These shells are used by humans for jewelry, anchors, and more!

Scientific Name: Family - Strombidae
Range: tropical to subtropical waters worldwide
Size: 2 to more than 15 inches (5-38cm) in shell length
Diet: algae, plankton, detritus
Lifespan: up to 25 years in larger species

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[donflamingo]

Went to the Bahamas, picked up what I thought was a shell. Turned out to be a big Queen conch, touched my hand with its hand thing. Never been more scared of a shell since lol

[dvu]

2:39 my favourite Conch! Thanks for adding it!

[jadenl]

These snails are amazing! Great video and keep up the awesome work AFF!😃

[eunaekim]

In my home state of Florida, seafood restaurants often have conch on the menu in the form of conch fritters.

[GoingtoHecq]

I ate one when I was much younger, as part of a salad. But I wouldn't again knowing what I know now.

[dvu]

I love conches! Thank you for making this video I subscribed your channel because you a video about conches, barnacles, limpets and more! Thanks!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[abberzbaybee]

pov: you just got back from The Bahamas & ur really curious about what that delicious food you’ve been eating for the past week actually is.

[Col]

Very cool! Lots I didn't know here. Thanks for the video!

[Mr-.Facts.]

What an unique animal. Merry Christmas to you all🎅

[shirleyupstone]

I was fascinated by your informative video! Thanks!

[isaacreyes]

I’ve never seen a snail with a axe arm before

[TerryLestrange]

I thought there was a crab in it. Got scared af

[Raumance]

So once they get to that size nothing eats them anymore? Shell seems to be too thick and hard for anything to crack it.

[Thaligamathor]

So ive been pronouncing it wrong for so long. Thank you for the info 🙏

[thraxpaxx]

Konk shell😂 watch out he finna konk u on da head

[PlasticPellets]

Phil Gambino eats this exclusively while in Turks & Caicos

[naturallawprinciples]

Conk!!! Lol

Conch spoken sounds like consh.

[debbiefox]

Liked your video except for the drinking pos 's that thought it was amusing and funny to pull the conch out of the shell by the eyeball. I'm not opposed to eating meat but damn people need to show some respect for something if the are going to eat it or look at it. How would they like someone coming up and grabbing them by the eyeball & pulling. Even Conch feel pain. Have some respect tourists.

[jed_]

I thought it was pronounced conch no??