Melongena corona (Gmelin, 1791) Volusia County, Florida

Melongena corona (Gmelin, 1791) Volusia County, Florida

Also known as Melongena sprucecreekensis Tucker, 1994
Halifax River at Spruce Creek, Volusia Co., Florida (62 mm.)
Prey: Crassostrea.
Large, eroded specimens have a tabulated aspect.

Melongena corona (Gmelin, 1791) Volusia County, FloridaL

Halifax River, Port Orange, Volusia Co., Florida (95 mm.)
Prey: oysters and various.

Melongena corona (Gmelin, 1791) Volusia County, Florida

Halifax River, Port Orange, Volusia Co., Florida (75 mm.)
Prey: primarily Crassostrea.

Melongena corona (Gmelin, 1791) Volusia County, Florida

Halifax River, Ormond Beach, Volusia Co., Florida (63 mm.).
Prey: Crassostrea.

Incurved spines are common in this population. The size is typical though specimens often reach 100 mm. or more in the Halifax River.

Melongena corona (Gmelin, 1791) Volusia County, Florida

Crabbed, on oyster bed, Mosquito Lagoon, near Apollo Beach, Volusia Co., Florida (139 mm.).
Specimen by Marlo Krisberg and photograph by Phil Poland.

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