MOLLUSKS
The Carolinas to Texas seashells -page 2
This is an identification guide of seashells that can be found from the Carolinas to Texas.
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Junonia - Scaphella junonia Usually found offshore by shrimpboats. Occasionally washes up on the beach. Up to 5" |
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Lace Murex - Chicoreus dilectus Common , can be found ranging in color from Black to brown to orange to white. Up to 2.5" |
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Banded Tulip - Fasciolaria hunteria Common in shallow grassy bays. Up to 3" |
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Maculated Ear Moon - Sinum maculosum Usually found offshore. Uncommon Up to 1.5" |
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Horse Conch - Pleuroploca gigantea Much sought after seashell due to it's bright orange color. Grows to 2 feet. State seashell of Florida |
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Alphabet Cone Conus spurius Common in sand. Also called Chinese alphabet cone. Up to 3.5" |
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Pear Whelk - Busycon spiratum Common, sometimes confused with the fig seashell that is much lighter. Up to 5" |
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Fig seashell Ficus communis- Shallow water sand bottom. See pear whelk above. Up to 4" |
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Scotch Bonnet - Phalium granulatum State seashell of North Carolina and is found all along the coast from there to Texas. Up to 3" |
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Sunray Venus - Macrocallista nimbosa Common in sandy, shallow water Up to 5" |
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Sozon's Cone - Conus delessertii found in deeper waters, varies in shade Up to 3" |