Marcus Coltro wrote:
> There are two different forms - and when you have both in hands you could even
> say they are different species:
>
> http://www.femorale.com.br/shellphotos/detail.asp?species=Strombus+costatus+Gmelin%2C+1791
>
> and
>
> S. costatus spectabilis

Both forms, along with many in-between variations, are very common here
in South Florida. Most are milk-white, pale yellow occasionally.

I sell the nicest specimens at garage sales for $1.00 each.