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Photo by Rosa Maria
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29.8947, -81.3145

Field Notes

Habitat:

Near an inlet connecting an estuary and ocean.

Notes:

Picture was taken in St. Augustine, FL.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
ForestDragon
I agree with Machi, this looks a lot like Busycotypus spiratus. http://s14.invisionfree.com/Conchologist_Forum/ar/t1802.htm
Machi
Could be a pear whelk, perhaps Busycotypus spiratus

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Wildlife of the South East, USA
Mission
Florida's Flora & Fauna
Mission
Florida Ocean Life
Photographed
PublishedMay 22, 2014

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