Conch ID

[Talonn]

I have a rather unusual hitchhiker which I believe to be a type of conch that I have had for about 2 years now. When I found it it was about the size of a lima bean and now it is about 2" across.

It is a carnivore as it loves astrea snails

Can someone try to ID this for me.

thanks,
Chris

 

[venwu225]

That is a awesome predatory snail! Maybe a predatory whelk?

damn cool, hope you can make it happy for a long time, and nice job on making him seem so healthy.

 

[venwu225]

Cymatium aquatile, found the ID

 

[Talonn]

Thanks for the reply venwu225

It sure looks like you may have found what it is. The hairy covering on the shell is what had me a bit confused as it does appear to be part of the shell's growth and not an algae.

Chris