West Indian Star Shell
Lithopoma americanum
A stout conical shell ringed with blunt triangular points, giving a star outline from below.
- Typical size
- 1–2 in
- How often it turns up
- Uncommon
- 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
- Blunt triangular points around each whorl
- Chalky white to grey
- Thick round operculum when fresh
Found one?
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