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Biscayne National Park
Mollusks
Nature and Science

Fingerprint cyphoma and flamingo tongue snails 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

manatees  

Did You Know?
Manatees are aquatic relatives of elephants. They have thick gray skin, coarse hairs, big toenails on their flippers, and lips that can rip and tear plants. Ask a Biscayne National Park ranger for suggestions on good places to look for these gentle giants.

Last Updated: March 10, 2009 at 15:16 EST