Snail ID

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  1. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    I know it is blurry but its hard to get a shot at an angle where I can get a pic. Does anyone know what kind he is.


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    scenario1313, Aug 27, 2008
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  2. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Anyone?
    Oh I just noticed I did not post this in the ID This page. Don't know how to move it
     
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  3. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Negatory good buddy. Yet another thing I am not good at. Snail ID.
     
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  4. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Man this one has me stumped can't find anything like it searching. I guess I'll just call it a snail. LOL
     
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    jptrson Feather Duster

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  6. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Looks close I guess it is just another variety of nerite. Thanks
     
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  7. pagojoe

    pagojoe Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Yup, it's a nerite, Vitta luteofasciata, from Baja California down the west coast of the Americas. Pretty snail.

    Vitta luteofasciata

    Cheers,



    Don
     
    pagojoe, Aug 29, 2008
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