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| Phylum Mollusca > Class Gastropoda > Family Calyptraeidae |
| Conical
slipper snail Desmaulus extinctorium Family Calyptraeidae updated Jul 2020 Where seen? This snail is often seen on the a shell occupied by a hermit crab, usually on the outside of the shell. It is not seen as often as the Flat slipper snail, which is white and usually found on the inside of the shell. It was previously known as Calyptraea extinctorium. Features: 1-2cm. The shell is thin, usually forming a pointed conical shape. May be white, pinkish or even reddish, with fine lines. Sometimes confused with limpets which are also gastropods but which can move about. Here's more on how to tell apart limpets, slipper snails and similar animals. |
 Conical slipper snails on the outside of the shell. Flat slipper snails on the inside. Changi, Apr 05 |
 Conical slipper snail on the outside. Changi, Jul 10 |
 Chek Jawa, Sep 10 |
 On a shell occupied by a hermit crab |
| Conical slipper snails on Singapore shores |
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| Other sightings on Singapore shores |
 Growing on a living Window pane shell clam. Changi East, Dec 12 Photo shared by Marcus Ng on flickr. |
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