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Liguus Tree Snail
Liguus fasciatus
25.4248, -80.6803
Field Notes
Habitat:
Wetland and coastal hardwood hammocks in extreme South Florida and the Keys. Seen mostly on smooth bark trees.
Notes:
Saw 4 on this particular trail mostly all pale or with a few brown lines. I think most other color varieties (52 of them) are rare now due to illegal shell collecting. "The tree snail is listed as a species of special concern in Florida. They are threatened by illegal collection of their shells, pesticide spraying and destruction of habitat." NOTE: Picture 2 and 3 are two separate individuals seen on the same day at various points in the loop trail shown on map as picture 1.
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