Fulguropsis spirata (Lamarck, 1816) Pear Whelk Living Specimen

     This species is uncommon in northeast Florida and is very rarely found on the open Atlantic beaches. Instead it prefers more sheltered waters such as inlets/sounds.

Fulguropsis spirata (Lamarck, 1816) Pear Whelk Living Specimen

Little Talbot Island State Park Beach, Duval County, Florida, April 2, 2004 (77 mm.)