Atlantic Triton's Trumpet

Atlantic Triton's Trumpet
Name: Atlantic Triton's Trumpet
Scientific Name: Charonia variegata
Family: Tritons
Taxonomic: Ranellidae
ID Group: Snails, Clams & Shells
Size: up to 15 in.
Depth Range: In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.)
Sightings: Seen very rarely

This Triton has a large, pointed spiral shell with cream and brown wavy patterns. Its mantle is mottled reddish-brown, and its tentacles are yellow and black striped.