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Giant Triton Snail

Charonia tritonis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Gastropoda ›Order: Littorinimorpha ›Family: Charoniidae ›Genus: Charonia

About

Charonia tritonis, common name the Triton's trumpet or the giant triton, is a species of very large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Ranellidae, the tritons. Reaching up to two feet (or 60 cm) in shell length this is one of the biggest mollusks in the coral reef.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Giant Triton Snail?
The scientific name of Giant Triton Snail is Charonia tritonis.
What is the conservation status of Giant Triton Snail?
The Giant Triton Snail has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What kingdom does Giant Triton Snail belong to?
Giant Triton Snail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Giant Triton Snail belong to?
Giant Triton Snail belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Giant Triton Snail belong to?
Giant Triton Snail belongs to the class Gastropoda.
What order does Giant Triton Snail belong to?
Giant Triton Snail belongs to the order Littorinimorpha.
What family does Giant Triton Snail belong to?
Giant Triton Snail belongs to the family Charoniidae.
What genus does Giant Triton Snail belong to?
Giant Triton Snail belongs to the genus Charonia.