Home > Animals > Fishes > S > Sea Snail
Trapezium Horse Conch (Pleuroploca trapezium) adult, attacking Elongate Heart Cockle (Acrosterigma elongata) prey
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from FLPA
Trapezium Horse Conch (Pleuroploca trapezium) adult, attacking Elongate Heart Cockle (Acrosterigma elongata) prey
Trapezium Horse Conch (Pleuroploca trapezium) adult, attacking Elongate Heart Cockle (Acrosterigma elongata) prey, on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 10085308
© FLPA/Colin Marshall
Attack Attacked Attacking Attacks Black Celebes Cockle Cockles Gastropod Gastropods Greater Sunda Islands Indo Pacific Indonesia Indonesian Indopacific Kill Killing Kills Lembeh Mollusc Molluscs Muck Night Nocturnal Pacific Predation Predatory Prey Preying Preys Sand Sea Snail Sea Snails Seabed Seabeds Sealife Shell Shellfish Shells Species Sulawesi Sunda Underwater Conch Conches Eats Fasciolariidae Feeds
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Aquatic
> Related Images
> Animals
> Farm
> Horses
> Related Images
> Animals
> Fishes
> S
> Sea Snail
> Animals
> Insects
> Snails
> Related Images
> Animals
> Mammals
> Horse
> Related Images
> Animals
> Mollusks
> Cockles
> Animals
> Mollusks
> Sea Snail
Under the Moonlight - A Deadly Dance in the Depths of Lembeh Straits
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, we witness a thrilling underwater showdown that could rival any action movie. The Trapezium Horse Conch, a true predator of the seas, launches an audacious attack on its unsuspecting prey, the Elongate Heart Cockle. Bathed in darkness on black sand at night, these creatures engage in a battle for survival. The Lembeh Straits off Sulawesi's coast provide the perfect stage for this intense encounter. As moonlight filters through the water, illuminating their every move, it becomes clear that nature's drama knows no bounds. With stealth and precision, our fearless conch strikes with lightning speed. Its elongated body coils around its victim like a deadly serpent ready to strike. The cockle fights valiantly but is no match for its assailant's strength and determination. This mesmerizing scene reminds us of both the beauty and brutality of life beneath the waves. In this aquatic realm where predators roam freely and prey must be ever-vigilant, survival is never guaranteed. So next time you find yourself strolling along a sandy beach or gazing out at tranquil waters, remember that hidden within lies an entire world filled with incredible creatures engaged in their own epic battles – all under cover of nightfall.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
