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Biscayne National ParkThe fabulous Ranger Anna leads a hike on Elliott Key.
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Biscayne National Park
Mollusks
Nature and Science
Flamingo tongues can often be found feeding on soft corals.

All species on this list have been recorded as present in the park. They are sorted alphabetically by common name. The list is not exhaustive, and documented sightings of species not on this list are welcome. Submit your sightings to the webmaster.



Angulate Periwinkle, Litterina angulifera
Caribbean Reef Squid, Sepioteuthis sepioidea
Florida Horse Conch, Pleuroplaca gigantea
Florida Tree Snail, Ligus fasciatus elliottensis
Helmet Conch, Cassis tuberosa
Isopod, Ligida spp.
Limpet, Siphonaria spp.
Oyster, Crassostrea spp.
Queen Conch, Strombus gigas

Caribbean Spiny Lobster  

Did You Know?
While lobstering is permitted in Biscayne National Park, the tasty crustaceans are protected in the Biscayne Bay-Card Sound Lobster Sanctuary, where harvest is prohibited year round.
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Last Updated: July 31, 2006 at 12:46 EST