Common Fig Shell
Ficus papyratia
A paper-thin, fig-shaped shell so fragile that finding an unbroken one is a small event.
- Typical size
- 2–4 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
- Pear or fig outline with a long open aperture
- Extremely thin and light
- Fine crosshatch texture, pale pinkish cream
Found one?
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