Fulguropsis spirata (Lamarck, 1816) Pear Whelk Living Specimen

Fulguropsis spirata (Lamarck, 1816) Pear Whelk Living Specimen

Fulguropsis spirata (Lamarck, 1816) Pear Whelk Living Specimen

Buried in sand, Mayport Naval Station beach, Duval County, Florida, 1/31/2007 (49 mm.)

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.