Molluscs in Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common molluscs in Connecticut?

The 10 most common molluscs in Connecticut are:

1. Shark Eye (Neverita duplicata)
2. Common Atlantic Slippersnail (Crepidula fornicata)
3. Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica)
4. Northern Quahog (Mercenaria mercenaria)
5. Leopard Slug (Limax maximus)
6. Atlantic Ribbed Mussel (Geukensia demissa)
7. Common Jingle (Anomia simplex)
8. Common Periwinkle (Littorina littorea)
9. Channeled Whelk (Busycotypus canaliculatus)
10. Eastern Mudsnail (Ilyanassa obsoleta)

What is the most observed mollusc in Connecticut?

The most observed mollusc in Connecticut is Shark Eye (Neverita duplicata), with 1,601 recorded observations.

What are the most common native molluscs in Connecticut?

Some of the most commonly observed native molluscs in Connecticut include:

1. Piedmont Elimia (Elimia virginica)