Angel Wing
Cyrtopleura costata
A pure white, fragile bivalve with sculpted ribs; a matched pair opens like a pair of wings.
- Typical size
- 3–7 in
- How often it turns up
- Uncommon whole
- Collecting
- Restricted
- Handling
- Safe to handle
Florida allows no live shelling in many counties and parks. If the animal is still inside, photograph it and put it back where you found it.
How to tell it apart
- Brilliant white with strong radiating ribs
- Very thin and easily broken
- Long oval outline, often 5+ inches
Found one?
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