description Melon Conch (Melo melo) Overview
The Melon Conch, Melo melo, is a large marine gastropod in the family Volutidae, found in the South China Sea and nearby Indo-Pacific waters. It has a smooth, heavy, rounded shell with a broad profile that resembles a melon and may show orange or yellow coloration. The species is relevant to shell identification, marine zoology, and collections focused on large tropical sea snails.
help Melon Conch (Melo melo) FAQ
Why is it called the Melon Conch?
Melo melo has a smooth, heavy, rounded shell with a broad profile that resembles a melon. The shell may show orange or yellow coloration.
Where does Melon Conch live?
The species is found in the South China Sea and nearby Indo-Pacific waters. It is a large marine gastropod in the family Volutidae.
Is Melon Conch a true conch?
Despite its common name, Melo melo belongs to the Volutidae family rather than the true-conch family Strombidae. Common shell names do not always match scientific family relationships.
What makes the Melon Conch shell different from a cone shell?
The Melon Conch has a large, rounded, melon-like profile and a smooth heavy surface. Cone snails in Conidae usually have a more sharply conical shell and a venomous hunting apparatus.
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