by David Young | Aug 18, 2024 | Molluscs
Common Name: Sitka Periwinkle Author: Bea Wicker Scientific Name: Littorina sitkana Size Range: Up to 2.4cm long Identifying Features: The Sitka Periwinkle generally has a brown or grey shell, which is sometimes striped. They can close themselves inside their...
by David Young | Aug 18, 2024 | Molluscs
Common name: Mudflat Snails; Spiral Snails; Asian Hornsnail, Screw shell Authors: Elliot Scott-Bigsby & Sayde Koetke Scientific name: Batillaria cumingi (Batillaria zonalis, Batillaria attramentaria) Size: Up to 3 cm (1 ¼”) in length Identifying features:...
by David Young | Aug 18, 2024 | Molluscs
Nothern Abalone Authors: Amy and Katherine Spanier Common Name: Northern Abalone, Pinto Abalone Scientific Name: Haliotis kamtschatkana Size Range: 18cm (7in.) across Identifying Features: The Northern Abalone’s is the only species of abalone in Canada. Its shell...
by David Young | Aug 16, 2024 | Molluscs
Scientific name: Tonicella lineata Author: Bowie Connor Length: to 2″ (5cm) Identification: The lined chiton is one of the prettiest chitons in the Pacific Northwest. It can be in many colours ranging from pink, red to orange and they often have vibrantly...
by David Young | Aug 16, 2024 | Molluscs
Author: Sarayut Uddy Klongchoengrob Common Names: Black Katy Chiton, Black Leather Chiton Scientific name: Katharina tunicata Size: to 15cm in length Identifying Features: The black Katy chiton is oval shaped and has 8 white over-lapping plates on top of...
by David Young | Aug 16, 2024 | Molluscs
Authors: Adam Kitzler and Niko Kruzel Common Names: Gumboot chiton, giant Pacific chiton, giant red chiton, the wandering meatloaf Scientific Name: Cryptochiton stelleri Size Range: Up to 13 inches (33cm) in length Identifying features: Gumboot chitons have an...