Gorgeous conch shell
Up north on Ambergris Caye while pushing in a road the operator unearthed old conch shells that were over 30 inches across.
Five types of conch found in the Caribbean
Now like most of you I grew up at Caye partially and ate Conchs Fritters and Conch Soup. I thought conch was conch not knowing that there are a variety found in the Caribbean. Yes, Alan just pull this Caye gal out a hole. I decided to read up on the Indian Fighting Conch. At times we don’t think about the type of food we eat, the laborers or how it land on our plate. Thanks to laws in place to prevent overfishing. You next time at the cayes look at the conchs on your next dive. You may be able to tell the difference.
Why are they called Fighting Conch?
They got the name "fighting conch" because when you pick them up they have a defense reaction whereby they swing their operculum around and try to cut you. In other words, they fight you.
Below are photos of five types of conchs found in the Caribbean.
Mexican Fighting Conch (Strombus gacilor)
Florida Fighting Conch (Strombus Alatus)
Indian Fighting Conch (Strombus pugilist)
Caribbean Queen Conch (Strombus Gigas)
Milk Conch