Melongena corona (Gmelin, 1791) Pinellas County, Florida |
Clearwater Harbor, Pinellas Co., Florida (81 mm.) |
Prey: various. |
Philippi Park, Safety Harbor, Pinellas Co., Florida (52 mm.) |
Prey: oysters (Crassostrea virginica) and various. |
Clearwater Harbor, Pinellas Co., Florida (85 mm.) |
Prey: various large snails and clams. |
High number of spines but otherwise typical of bay environments strongly influenced by the Gulf. |
Pelican Cove, Honeymoon Island, Pinellas Co., Florida (40 mm.) |
Prey: small snails and clams. |
This size and form is typical in the cove. Dwarf populations occur commonly on both coasts of Florida. |
Pelican Cove, Honeymoon Island, Pinellas Co., Florida (35 mm.) |
Prey: barnacles, Polymesoda clams, small snails. |
Full adults are generally less than 42 mm. |