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Ever wonder about the Hawkwing Conch? 🐚

This cool conch is number 3️⃣ on our sea snail search. The Hawkwing Conch (Lobatus raninus)!gets its name from its shell, which has spiky edges that look a bit like wings similar to a bird in flight—especially a hawk 🪶🪶.

It can be found in sandy areas and near reefs, quietly moving along and exploring the ocean floor. Even though it looks a little fancy, the Hawkwing Conch is great at blending in with its surroundings—like a master of camouflage! 🐌

have you ever seen one of these in our local waters? 🤔🤔