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Habitat
Sheltered tidal salt marshes, often on cordgrass and needlerush stems
Habitat zone
Intertidal marsh vegetation, often above the waterline
Viewing activities
Beach / tidepool
What to look for
A pointed, spiraling shell with grooves and small brown flecks.
Wider distribution
Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America, from Massachusetts to Texas.
When to look
The available records do not establish a reliable local viewing season. Use the map’s month filter to inspect dated observations; it does not predict an encounter.
WHERE HAS IT BEEN RECORDED?
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These dated records show past presence. They do not establish today’s abundance, guarantee a sighting, or describe the species’ entire range.
Chesapeake Bay
Recorded here
668 OBIS records in the regional query · snapshot 2026-09-12.
Individual records in this sample do not supply habitat or depth. Use the species reference above for biological context.
