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What kind of conch is this? It's similar to the Tang crown nail I've seen in the past, but not exactly the same.
Species Name Wanbao Snail

Latin name Cypraecasis rufa

English name Bull-mouth helmet

Name of family and genus: Shellfish, Gastropoda, Quail Oncomelania, Tangguansnail.

Wanbao snail belongs to Cephalotaxus. Wanbao snail is the most ornamental snail in this genus. Wanbao snails are widely distributed, mostly around coral reefs in tropical areas of the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean, and feed on marine plants such as microalgae and marine plankton. Most snails in China are in the northeast of Hainan Island. The shell of Wanbao snail is thick and heavy, and the overall color is mainly reddish brown with a little white.