This family contains twelve genera in North America. Adults 9-15 mm wide (Figs. Whorls rounded, not carinate above; occasionally angular below. Aperture narrow, about half as wide as high. 48). Aphaostracon pachynotus Land Snail (Bulimulus sporadicus)A large group of Bulimulus sporadicus found in the Florida panhandle. It is believed the snail was introduced via the railway cars coming from Mexico. Color of fresh shell never milky white. Aperture broadly attached to preceding whorl across parietal wall. 97). Whorls of spire strongly arched or rounded. 23, 26). Shell very thin, fragile, transparent. Umbilical perforation wide, 1/6 to 1/8 diameter of shell. Floridobia alexander They are most common on tropical islands but occur also in cold regions, where they hibernate. 110). 197-209). (Pilsbry and Johnson, 1903). Length of shell 2.0-2.5 mm (Fig. Other families occur elsewhere in North America and in other continents. 158). 5: 1-140. Earlier whorls of adult shell with vertical ribs and spiral chords. Height of shell about 23-26 mm (Figs. 4). The following key is modified from Basch (1963). Thin and translucent or transparent. 95). Radial striations present on shell but not on apex. (Thompson, 1969). Brackish-water genera, Onobops and Heleobops, that are common in Florida are omitted. Marginal teeth of radula spatulate and bearing 8-10 weakly differentiated cusps. Essentially identical shells occur repeatedly among unrelated genera and subfamilies. Shell with or without bands; slender; Suture deeply impressed; upper whorls with a strongly carinate periphery (Fig. This pest remains a threat in Florida, Hawaii and the Caribbean. Though small, this elusive specimen is a rare and valuable jewel, waiting to be discovered. 65). 2015; Jayashankar et al. This causes problems in species identification and yield an undermeasure of the actual number of species that exist in nature. Additional surveys found four different populations all associated with the CSX railways. Occasional Papers of the Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan, (456): 1-6. Spiral angulation on last whorl obsolete or bluntly rounded and forming a shallow sulcus below shoulder of last whorl. 11). Slender Walker Adults with six teeth in aperture, two on the parietal wall and four on the palatal wall. Melanoides tuberculata (Muller) in Florida. Aperture broadly ovate in shape; parietal wall weakly in contact or solute from body whorl; whorls more prominently arched and with a deeper impressed suture. Never preserve shell specimens in formalin. Shell with 4.4-5.0 whorls; about 3.7-5.2 mm long. Shell ovate in shape, about 1.2-1.5 times as high as wide. Sculptured with regularly spaced, fine, incremental threads and spiral striations; spiral striations evident only on base of whorls in some specimens. 92). Aphaostracon pycnus Length of shell 2.1-2.8 mm (Fig. (Fig. Female ovoviviparous with about 50 embryos in uterus; embryos clearly evident through clean shells. Spiral or costate sculpture usually present. M-879 CONE SNAIL, Conus floridanus A small and less poisonous species, no one has ever died or been stung by one of these slow-movers, but like all cones, they have a venomous proboscis. (Linnaeus, 1758). These are white, which is the more prized color in. Three other species occur farther north. 121). There have been introductions of this species into Argentina, the Atlantic Islands, Australia, Chile, Haiti, Mexico, New Zealand, and . Narrowly umbilicate. Penis with a very long slender flagellum that extends beyond terminal lobe. Penis with a small blade-like flagellum along right margin and a heavy mid-ventral ridge that bears 8-11 narrow transverse dermal glands; other glands present on terminal lobe and flagellum (Figs. Teardrop Snail Floridobia porterae Bulletin of the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA-600/3-82-026: i-vi, 1-294. Regal Hydrobe Aperture broadly elliptical. Shell minute, 2.0-2.3 mm long; thin and transparent; spire 0.7-1.1 times length of aperture; flagellum lacking glandular crests. Vertical ribs relatively strong and more widely spaced. Shell subcircular, smooth, often encrusted with dark material. 57). The family contains numerous genera and species, some of which are important medically as intermediate hosts for trematode parasites. The aquatic snail fauna of the southeastern United States has long been recognized for its richness and diversity. (Say, 1829). Umbilicus of shell perforated or broadly open. 122). 170, 173). 2018). Live field samples should be divided into two groups, one to be preserved for shells, the other to be preserved for anatomical specimens. Peristome ovate to subcircular. Creek Siltsnail Periphery variable. Many species are secondarily modified to appear right-handed or pseudo-dextral (FIGS. As a result . Lioplax pilsbryi choctawhatchensis 60). Numerous species of exotic snails are serious pests of plants and threats to public health. Pilsbry, H. A. 54). Base of shell usually without spiral band. Operculum nearly multispiral with four large, slowly expanding whorls (Fig. 34, 35). The rosy wolfsnail was introduced into Hawaii in 1955 as a biological control for the invasive . Mihalcik, E. L. & F. G. Thompson. Sculpture consisting of fine incremental threads, and spiral striations that may become obsolete at maturity. Shell grayish-white. Elimia floridensis This revision follows the classification proposed by Taylor. Operculum calcareous with two pegs on inner surface (Figs. Shell more slender and attenuate; spire more elongate in adults, about 0.7- 1.0 times height of aperture. 22). Rasp Elimia Size smaller than last species, seldom exceeding 10 mm in width (Figs.194-196). In the event that only shell specimens are available, picture-matching may be necessary to eliminate some choices in the couplets. 159-161). Penis with one papilla on left margin (Fig. Click on any of the seashell identification photos for information about each shell, where they were found, who found these shells and so much more. Campeloma geniculum (Conrad, 1834) is readily recognized by its obese, solid shell; it usually has a normal proportion of males in its populations, although some populations are apomictic parthenogens. Apical whorls bluntly rounded and not conspicuously elevated. Only genera that enter fresh water are treated. Snails on corn. 3:51. Since then a great amount of fieldwork has taken place throughout Florida, and many additions to the fauna have come to light. Hello Bruce. 80). Penis with large a terminal lobe on the left side and a smaller appendix-like flagellum on the right side. Most snails will have a conical shaped shell. Malacological Review, Suppl. Sides of spire slightly convex. 46). Two subfamilies occur in North America. Interior of adult aperture with brownish tinge. (Say, 1825). Aperture non-operculate; mantle cavity modified into a lung. They were created by or for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, or its predecessor agencies.Amphipod Key, Volumes 1-5 - LeCroy, Sara E. An Illustrated Identification Guide to the Nearshore Marine and Estuarine Amphipoda of Florida:Volume 1 (2000, PDF, 18 MB).Volume Identification. (Thompson, 1968). 24, 27). Shell relatively thick (Figs. 60). Shell moderately elevated, over 0.25 times as high as long. 116a, 116b). Throughout the 19th and 20th Centuries malacologists made frequent field trips to explore river systems that were poorly known, and to revisit others that were renown for their rich and unique assemblages of species. Only three widely distributed species occur in Florida. (Walker, 1908). (Thompson, 1968). The first edition of The Freshwater Snails of Florida: a Manual for Identification was published in 1984. Shell specimens should be cleaned and air-dried. Shell planular or disc-shaped; spire flat when raised above succeeding whorls (Figs. Fossaria modicella EDRR Invasive Species. Live snails for shell studies should be preserved in 70 percent alcohol. Others were new taxa not found in earlier surveys. Peninsula Ancylid Flatwood siltsnail 3). Shell elongate-conical, with about 5-7 whorls. Penis without a conspicuously enlarged papilla near right base, although other papillae usually are present. 34); penis frlattened, blade-like (Fig. Conical Siltsnail An investigation by FDACS Division of Plant Industry found multiple positive sites with the snail in Miami-Dade County. Average length about 4 mm (Figs. Shell of various shapes and sculpture. Spire of adults without distinct vertical ribs. Work through the questions, each time choosing the characteristic that best matches your snail from the two choices. Aperture free from, or only in slight contact with, preceding whorl. Pygmy Siltsnail) Floridobia parva (Thompson, 1968). However, this appears to be an over reduction, and several southern species were synonymized that appear worthy of recognition. Freshwater snails (Mollusca: Gastropoda) of North America. Spire depressed, much less than height of aperture, occasionally planular (Figs. A taxonomic revision of the feshwater snails referred to as Elimia curvicostata, and related secies. Minor spiral sculpture weak or absent. Formalin will corrode the shell and thereby eliminate color, delicate sculpture, and the periostracum the thin skin coating present on most shells. Sculpture above periphery of whorls consisting of nodes arranged in vertical and spiral rows. Spiral angulation on whorls sharp and prominent in juveniles, usually becoming convex-rounded or smooth on last whorl in adults. Shell elliptical in shape. Medium- to large-sized tropical freshwater snails. Thompson, F. G. 1982. Identification of Marine Snails reefdup Identification, Snails July 3, 2020 Cerith, Collonista, Collumbellid, Conch, Limpet, Nassarius, Nerite, Ninja, Pyramidellid, Snail, Stomatella, Turbo, Vermetid 3 Comments Marine snails come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and function, so proper identification is crucial! Shell variable in shape. This study was a landmark contribution to the malacology of the southeast, and it summarized the known fauna of western Florida. 89-91). (Pilsbry and Beacher, 1892). Adequate preservation begins when the specimens are collected. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer . (The penis is normally recurved into the mantle cavity, except during mating. Shell without conical spines, although spiral threads may be present. Average length about 5 mm (Figs. 118). This genus of minute freshwater snails is endemic to the Florida peninsula. Shell thick and solid; whorls weakly convex or flattened (Figs. (Clench, 1925). In some genera, eggs are deposited above the water in dry clusters on stems, trees, walls, etc. In 2011, a population of the pests was discovered in Miami-Dade County. Spire of adults with heavy vertical ribs; unicolor dark brown; usually less than 18 mm long (Figs. (Jay, 1839). The lymnaeid fauna of the southeast is particularly depauperate compared to more northern and western regions of the continent. Fortunately in Florida, the species are relatively easy to distinguish. Only Elimia is found in Florida. (Vanatta, 1934). dalli (Weatherby, 1879). Ferrissia hendersoni 202, 208). (Goodrich, 1924). Attains a length of 30-40 mm (Fig. Whorls 3.8-4.3. 164, 167). (Fmr.) Umbilicus variable. Shell nearly smooth, sculptured with irregular growth striations. Floridobia helicogyra Aperture strongly oblique. 131). Shell globose with a relatively depressed spire; about 1.0- 1.2 times as high as wide. Spire long, 1.3-1.7 times length of aperture, convex in outline; shell relatively large and nearly cylindrical; 4.0-4.9 mm long; whorls 5.0-5.7, strongly rounded with a deeply impressed suture (Fig. Shell sexually dimorphic in size, males about one-third as long as females. Pseudosuccinea columella Giant Snails Invading Florida, "Major Threat" to Crops. Similarities in appearance among the exotic species can make identification very difficult. Basal lip of peristome deeply receded. By 1973, more than 18,000 snails had been found and destroyed along with thousands of eggs, and the snail was . The coloring makes state officials. Malacological Review, 12: 87-88. A giant African snail sighting in Florida enacted a quarantine over parasite concerns. The number of subfanilies recognized in the Hydrobiida is unsettled. Shell conical, spire moderatly high. Parietal margin of operculum concave (Fig. 173). A giant African land snail, photographed at a lab in 2014. Ichetucknee Siltsnail Lioplax pilsbryi pilsbryi 141). Shell squat, compact, cylindric-conical in shape, thick and opaque. Last few whorls in large adults scalariform. The deterioration process is not reversible. Widely umbilicate. Sci. 1980. 197, 204). Wekiwa Siltsnail Penis with a large, blade-like flagellum with continuous heavy dermal glands along each side (Figs. (Frauenfeld, 1863). Newborn young about 3 mm in diameter. Adults about 5 mm long (Figs. Outer lip of aperture arched forward (Figs. (Thompson, 1968). Acad. Spire shorter, conical, 0.7-1.3 times length of aperture, nearly straight-sided in outline, suture of whorls weakly or moderately impressed. The author has attempted to simplify the key to include the minimum anatomical data needed for accurate identification. Basch, P.F. Banded Mysterysnail The genus Viviparus (Viviparidae) in North America. Penis with a single papilla along left margin (Fig. Penis with a dense pattern of superior tubercles. Female shell about 4-6 mm long (Figs. More data based on many population samples from throughout this range will be necessary before the validity of the three forms can be determined. Aphaostracon asthenes 34, 35) (Pomatiopsis, Fig. Cymbal Ancylid Adult shells small, less than 3 mm high; umbilicus closed by the reflected columellar lip; columellar margin of the aperture nearly straight, barely convex (Fig. Shell larger, thicker, and opaque; spire 0.9-1.3 times length of aperture; with more than 4.2 whorls; penis flagellum with glandular crests. 125); accessory crest absent on penis. CLICK ON EACH PHOTO Fallen Angel Wing -Atlantic Mud Piddock Boring Angel Wing- Striate Piddock Rice Olive Browse and enjoy! Mantle cavity with gill on dorsal surface. 53). Goblin Elimia) Elimia vanhyningiana (Goodrich, 1921). Whorls of spire less rounded. They are beautiful when they are alive because the body of the snail is black with tiny white dots like the milky way galaxy. Snails in wild populations range in shell color from yellow to brownish-black, and may contain stripes or dimpling. Shell elongate. Baker, F.C. Sculpture above periphery of whorls consisting of sharp spiral chords and distinct vertical ribs; shell attenuate. Shell translucent. 1982. Umbilicus narrow, deep (Fig. Ph.D. thesis, University of Michigan, i-xii, 1-324. (Pfeiffer, 1839). Base of last whorl with prominent spiral ridges. 112), occurs in the Ocmulgee River system in Georgia. (Thompson, 1968). Do not use tap water since copper ions from the plumbing system may contaminate the tap water and kill the snails prematurely. . Base of shell with dark red spiral band. Another variety, with cream-colored flesh and mottled brown shells, was detected in 2022. Credit: Craig Pittman. Thompson, F. G. 2000. 33); males without copulatory structures. Bugle Sprite (Lea, 1962). Shell large, 4.0-4.6 mm long; thick and opaque. Peristome complete around aperture. Shell coiled to the right, with the aperture on the right side (Figs. Base of shell regularly expanding, not funnel-shaped. 145). Last whorl of adult shell smooth or with growth striations, but not with ribs and spiral chords. Newborn shells brown. 1991. 123). 84). Radula with bicuspid lateral teeth (Fig. Physid species have similar and superficially featureless, variable shells, and the shell is imprecise for identifying most genera and many species. Micromenetus brogniartiana Pomacea canaliculata (Lamarck, 1822) (Gastropoda, Prosobranchia, Pilidae): A freshwater snail introduced into Florida, U. S. A. Malacological Review, 30:91. Unlike other brown-tinted giant snails, this. Floridobia fraterna Sculptured with fine incremental striations and a few fine spiral striations (difficult to distinguish except with transmitted light). Some species that are endemic to Florida springs live in environments with nearly constant temperatures and apparently reproduce continuously throughout the year. Shell narrow, terete or cylindric-conical with a moderately impressed suture. Sculpture consisting of distinct spiral striations and threads superimposed on growth striations (Fig. Body whorl angular. Amnicola dalli. Length of shell up to 5 mm. Aperture loosely attached to or slightly free from preceding whorl. 137, 139). Periphery of last whorl bluntly angular, lying below plane of apex (Figs. Smooth-ribbed Hydrobe 1918. The shell are secondarily useful for identification, but only when supplemented with anatomical information. The planorbid fauna of the southeastern states is particularly poorly known. 67). Plane of aperture nearly vertical when viewed from the side. The following key includes all of the species that occur in Florida and some that occur in Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. The lightning whelk ( Busycon sinistrum) is one of the larger univalve snails found in Florida waters. In Pasco County Florida, a quarantine order was issued for people after the re-discovery of the giant African land snail, an invasive species that can harm to humans, structures, and wildlife. 160, 163, 166). Basch (1963) revised the classification and recognized only twelve species. It occurs in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Brazil (Figure 1) (Raut and Ghose 1984; Biswas et al. Peristome incomplete around aperture. Size larger, adults 7 mm or more in width. They're different than the ones found previously. The VIVIPARINAE is widely distributed throughout Europe, Asia and eastern North America. Peristome incomplete around aperture. Penis filament white. Amber to milky white in color (Figs. Shell small, 2.0-2.8 mm long. NERITIDAE Those had gray-brown flesh. (Say, 1817). Apex with fine radial striations (Figs. Thompson, F.G. 1968. Channeled Applesnail Operculum with about 6 slowly expanding whorls (Fig. Inferior crest usually present. Thiarids are ecologically significant because they tend to replace native snails where they are introduced and because of their abundance. Prominent minor spiral sculpture along periphery. They are commonly found on live aquatic plant stems, dead leaves and sticks, and on bottles and cans. 72-74). Elimia annae Lymnaeids are a nearly cosmopolitan family of freshwater snails. It matters not that the specimens are stored in 70 percent alcohol after having been fixed in formalin. (Thompson, 1968). Some species are dioecious with a normal representation of males and females. Apex in the posterior right third, domelike and evenly rounded. Suture relatively deep, Whorls of spire rounded. It has many colorful stripes, colors, and bands on its shell which are usually orange, light orange, dark orange, or yellow. Shell short and stocky. Until recently the entire knowledge of the Florida freshwater snail fauna was based on miscellaneous papers dealing with single species, groups of closely related species or single river systems. (Thompson, 1968). Burch, J. Occasionally it may be necessary to turn to other information sources to determine identifications with a greater degree of certainty.. Florida's . Vail, V. A. Outer lip continuously rounded (Figs. Dusky Ancylid Shell smooth. Shell globose or tear-shaped. Choctaw Lioplax Walker, B. Pomacea bridgesi 82). Aperture ovate; baso-columellar angle not extended; basal lip not indented. The International Commision on Zoological Nomenclature has ruled that AMPULLARIIDAE is the valid name for this family of snails. Aphaostracon hypohyalina MESZAROS: It's not clear how these snails entered Florida again. About fifteen species have been described from North America. Common name: Florida applesnail Taxonomy: available through Identification: This species is the largest freshwater gastropod native to North America (Burch 1982). Nautilus, 97: 68-69. Malacologia, 23: 81-82. Shell unicolor, with distinct vertical sculpture in addition to strong spiral sculpture. Carib Physa Fighting a new infestation of an invasive, crop-damaging snail, Florida agriculture officials on Thursday said they have collected 1,000 of the creatures in just over a week in Pasco County, where they were recently discovered following two years in abeyance. Micromenetus dilatatus avus (Pilsbry, 1905). The Florida Department . Vertical ribs reduced in size, but with bold spines at the periphery; spiral threads above periphery relatively weak; adults up to 35 mm long (Fig. Their siphonal canal is merged with their aperture and called a "siphonal notch". Our beaches often rank at or near the top in the world. All freshwater limpets in the southeast belong to this family. In 1976 in the St. Johns River 1 found Melanoides tuberculatus with population densities of 10,000/m2. Amnicola is a widespread genus in temperate North America. Laevapex fuscus A synopsis of the classification of the freshwater Mollusca of North America north of Mexico and a catalogue of the more recently described species with notes. Shell usually corpulent, brown or green, generally opaque, but occasionally translucent in juveniles. 93). The genus is found along the east coast of North America from Maryland south to Tabasco, Mexico. 130). File Campeloma Whorls 4.6-5.3. 77-79). Two-ridged Rams-horn (Thompson, 1968). Opercula should be glued to cotton plugs and replaced within the aperture. The molluscan family Planorbidae. (Thompson, 1968). Floridobia ponderosa Shell conical or cylindric-conical; light to dark brown. It is globose in shape, body whorls are wide, spire is depressed, and the aperature is narrowly oval (Burch 1982). Enterprise Siltsnail) Floridobia monroensis (Dall, 1885). Females ovoviviparous or oviparous. (C.B. (Conrad, 1834). Floridobia vanhyningi Outer lip straight in lateral profiles. (Thompson, 1968). 62). 32). (Thompson, 1968). (Morelet, 1851). (Pilsbry, 1899). Choctawhatchee Elimia (Vail, 1979). The first snail is Euglandina rosea, the "rosy wolf snail" it is carnivorous, and eats other snails.The second snail is Zachrysia provisoria, the "garden provisoria", which can be a pest as it enjoys fruits and vegetables.These snails are both native to Florida; neither species can survive in the wild in cold climates, but both species have been introduced to other . Shell depressed. Aquatic; moves by gliding motion. A press release sent from FDACS said that a gastropod enthusiast in Coconut Grove discovered the snail and sent it to the University of Florida for identification. Definitive identifications may require anatomical dissections and reference to other literature. Aphaostracon chalarogyrus Goldenhorn Marisa Marginal teeth of radula trapezoidal with well-differentiated cusps. Prominent vertical ribs on middle and upper whorls. Gray to brownish-yellow in color. 140). In Florida, the African land snail existed largely in Miami-Dade County, although hundreds of the pests were found in Broward County, specifically western Davie, in 2014. . Three occur in Florida. 14), was introduced into a fishpond in St. Petersburg about 1921 and into lakes in Orlando about 1940. Giant African land snails, an invasive species of mollusk, poses a threat to Florida residents as it can spread meningitis from a parasite it carries. Ferrissia is widely distributed in the northern hemisphere. Spilochlamys gravis Aphaostracon rhadinus Floridobia mica Shell dull. One species occurs naturally in Florida, and three others have been introduced. Apical whorls pointed and raised, but not scalariform. An invasive, giant snail species, that can also lead to outbreaks of meningitis, has been found in New Port Richey. 38). 1, 2). 1962. Apex smooth, with no trace of radial striations (Fig. 140-146). University of Florida Its brown spotted exterior provides camouflage, making it a challenge to spot. Elimia buffyae Average length about 5.5 mm (Figs. Choctawhatchee Pebblesnail) Somatogyrus sp. Penis with different arrangement of papillae than above. Mesa Rams-horn According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), the giant African snail, commonly referred to as GALS by invasive-species aficionados, is native to East Africa . Shell sculptured with very fine, uniformly spaced axial threads (Figs.168-170). MIAMI-DADE, Fla. As if 2020 did not have enough surprises and curveballs, an invasive snail located in the U.S. for the first time was discovered in-- you guessed it, Florida. 162-164). This is particularly so in the Pulmonata. Lyogyrus retromargo Height of shell about 14-16 mm; width, 10-12 mm (Figs. Suwannee Hydrobe Parapical crest of verge greatly enlarged. It is hoped that this manual will stimulate other biologists to contribute to our knowledge of freshwater mollusks. Campeloma floridense (Aguayo, 1935). Penis with papillae along right margin (Figs. Some shells may be heavily encrusted with mineral deposit and algae, which may obscure details of the sculpture and color. Like. Gainesville, Florida 32611-7800. Taylor, D. W. 2003. Shell conical or cylindrical-conical in shape; spire elevated; body whorl not disproportionately voluminous; umbilicus closed or open. Identification Damage from snail and slug pests appears as oblong, irregular holes at both the margin and the center of leaves and flowers. Aperture oval, about 0.75 times as wide as high. Terminal lobe of penis slender. Peristome complete around aperture. Embryonic shell smooth, without spiral chords (Fig. It contains about a dozen species in North America. Body whorl uniformly rounded peripherally (Fig. Central tooth of radula with long basocones along base (Fig. Elimia floridensis ssp. 66). Base of shell when viewed from below showing about half of preceding whorl due to straight basal lip (Fig. 117). Female adult snail kites have yellow or orange legs and ceres; and red or orangish-brown eyes. University of Illinois Press, Urbana. The giant African land snail is back in Florida after having been declared eradicated twice. Paper fig A Florida Gulf Coast specialty shell! Shell sculptured with fine spiral striations, and in some cases curved axial ribs. Shell variable in shape, elongate to globose; usually not more than 5 mm in length; apex of spire seldom eroded (except in Somatogyrus); 4-6 whorls; shell smooth (except in Pyrgophorus and Tryonia); central tooth of radula with basal cusps (Figs.

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