However, a rare and huge snail was found on the shore of the Godavari river in Uppada village in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district - considered to be a collector's delight. The orange-coloured snail is usually known as Australian trumpet or False Trumpet and scientifically, the snail is referred to as ‘Syrinx Aruanus,’ suggesting snails with extremely large appearance. See pictures here:Andhra Pradesh | A large sea snail found on the shores of river in Uppada village, East Godavari district has been reportedly auctioned for Rs 18,000. Scientifically, the snail is referred to as 'Syrinx Aruanus', suggesting snails with extremely large appearance. pic.twitter.com/70QFM6xwaX — ANI (@ANI) June 27, 2021This rare species is mostly found in the northern half of Australia, including eastern Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.

Source: dna July 01, 2021 08:03 UTC