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Lined Top Shell
Phorcus lineatus
24 observations
Atlantic Dogwhelk
Nucella lapillus
21 observations
Purple Topshell
Steromphala umbilicalis
21 observations
Garden Snail
Cornu aspersum
12 observations
Netted Dogwhelk
Tritia reticulata
12 observations
European Common Cuttlefish
Sepia officinalis
10 observations
European Painted Top Shell
Calliostoma zizyphinum
10 observations
Brown-lipped Snail
Cepaea nemoralis
5 observations
Blue-rayed Limpet
Patella pellucida
5 observations
Common European Limpet
Patella vulgata
5 observations
Common Cockle
Cerastoderma edule
5 observations
Grey Mail-shell
Lepidochitona cinerea
5 observations
Grey Topshell
Steromphala cineraria
5 observations
Turban Topshell
Gibbula magus
4 observations
Great Scallop
Pecten maximus
3 observations
Pointed Snail
Cochlicella acuta
3 observations
Rayed Artemis
Dosinia exoleta
3 observations
Flat Periwinkle
Littorina obtusata
2 observations
Silky Snail
Ashfordia granulata
2 observations
Vineyard Snail
Cernuella virgata
2 observations
Violet Sea Snail
Janthina janthina
2 observations
Smooth Clam
Callista chione
2 observations
Sap-sucking Slug
Elysia viridis
2 observations
Aeolidia filomenae
Aeolidia filomenae
2 observations
Rough Periwinkle
Littorina saxatilis
1 observations
Soft-shelled Clam
Mya arenaria
1 observations
Blue Mussel
Mytilus edulis
1 observations
Side-gilled Seaslug
Berthella plumula
1 observations
European cowrie
Trivia monacha
1 observations
Queen scallop
Aequipecten opercularis
1 observations
Threeband Slugs
Ambigolimax
1 observations
Northern cowrie
Trivia arctica
1 observations
Common Wentletrap
Epitonium clathrus
1 observations
Moerella donacina
Moerella donacina
1 observations
Fleshy Tellin
Bosemprella incarnata
1 observations
Littorina fabalis
Littorina fabalis
1 observations
Wrinkled Snail
Xeroplexa intersecta
1 observations
crested aeolis
Antiopella cristata
1 observations
Thin Tellin
Macomangulus tenuis
1 observations
Rounded Snail
Gonyodiscus rotundatus
1 observations
Frequently Asked Questions
- The 10 most common molluscs in Isles of Scilly are:
- Lined Top Shell (Phorcus lineatus)
- Atlantic Dogwhelk (Nucella lapillus)
- Purple Topshell (Steromphala umbilicalis)
- Garden Snail (Cornu aspersum)
- Netted Dogwhelk (Tritia reticulata)
- European Common Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis)
- European Painted Top Shell (Calliostoma zizyphinum)
- Brown-lipped Snail (Cepaea nemoralis)
- Blue-rayed Limpet (Patella pellucida)
- Common European Limpet (Patella vulgata)
- The most observed mollusc in Isles of Scilly is Lined Top Shell (Phorcus lineatus), with 24 recorded observations.