queen conch

Strombus gigas

size: up to 30.5 cm (1 ft.)

habitat: turtle grass beds and shallow waters

diet: algae and edible debris in grass beds and coral reefs

status: endangered

key facts: This huge snail can be easily indentified by its shell's bright pink flaring lip. This species is listed as endangered because it has been overharvested for its meat and shells.

key deer

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