False Angel Wing
Petricolaria pholadiformis
A smaller, sturdier white bivalve often mistaken for a true angel wing, with coarser ribs.
- Typical size
- 1.5–3 in
- How often it turns up
- Fairly common
- 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
- White with coarse radial ribs near the front
- Shorter and thicker than a true angel wing
- Under three inches
Found one?
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