Striped False Limpet
Siphonaria pectinata
A low, ribbed cone clinging to jetty rock, striped in brown over cream.
- Typical size
- 0.5–1.25 in
- How often it turns up
- Common on structure
- 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
- Flat cone with fine radiating ribs
- Brown rays over pale cream
- Interior shows a glossy horseshoe scar
Found one?
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