2025Fauna - Triton’s Trumpet - Set

Triton’s trumpet and giant tun are the largest sea snails in the Adriatic Sea and stand for rare and protected species. The fusiform Triton’s trumpet (Charonia) has a large aperture and an oval operculum. It can weigh up to 1 kg, while its shell can reach over 50 cm in length. It feeds on starfish. Its name is associated with Greek god Triton, son of Poseidon, the god of the sea. The giant tun (Tonna galea) has a large and fragile barrel-shaped shell, pale grey-yellowish to brown in colour and a while body with black spots. It can reach 1.5 kg in weight and up to 30 cm in length. One of its rare characteristics is its luminescence ability. When moving through the water with its foot fully extended, it emits a greenish light.