Andrew Vik
Tampa, FL.
[log in to unmask]

Dear All:

Here is a forward from the Mollusca list.

Richard Lord wrote:

> A Charonia lampas of 1128 grams with a shell length of 222 mm was caught in gill nets set for fish off the East Coast of the Island of Sark. (Approx. location 2 23' 30 West and 49 25' 30 North.) They are rare in British Channel Island waters but are probably found every five to ten years.  In some years several specimens have been found.
>
> The fishermen who caught the triton would like me to deliver the animal to the local aquarium.
>
> I have searched the WWW and found a few pages dedicated to shell collecting and Southern Hemisphere records.  I have not been able to find information on life history. Would someone be able to supply me with this?  I have read that they may eat starfish.  Can someone confirm this? Are they carnivorous whelks or are they omnivorous?  How long can they live? Are they known to migrate any distance? Any information on their life history would be appreciated.  I have read that people eat them in Spain.  Is there a specific fishery for them?  Thank you for any help you can provide.
>
> Yours sincerely,
> Richard Lord
> Montville Road
> St. Peter Port
> Guernsey GY1 1BQ
> Great Britain
>
> Email:  [log in to unmask]
> Tel: +44 (0)1481 700688
> Fax: +44 (0)1481 700699