Saturday, January 14, 2012

What are the most popular sea shells in South Africa?

When you say popular, do you mean for collecting or occurrence?

On the west coast is the cold Benguela and on the east the warmer Indian ocean, Agulhas current. . . Both locations have their unique specimens.

The most common on both sides are the Limpets, Family Patellidae and Keyhole Limpets, Family Fissurellidae. Both are stuck to the rocks and offer many different colors, these are also the most widely distributed finds on all the beaches.

However, realize that most of the Indo-Pacific species are also present on the east coast, naturally with their own varieties.



The most popular shells are Cones, Fam Conidae and Cowries, Fam Cypraeidae. One of the most expensive and rare cowries come from South Africa. . .broderipii Lyncina (Sowerby, 1832) going from $1850 to $3000 USD.

Jeffrey's Bay on the east coast is world renown for the best and largest variety of South African shells.

Turbo sarmaticus (Linne, 1758) is an edible shell and is also used for fishing bait

What are the most popular sea shells in South Africa?
Eyes too tired to read any more so will go with this.



Turbo Sarmaticus Shell Large



This is a truly beautiful decorative shell which would enhance any bathroom. The Turbo sarmaticus - commonly known as the South African Turban is found on the shores of South Africa and the Philippines. When polished, as this one is, it is a favorite of collectors. Interesting to note is that if you order escargot on an island you are likely to be getting the turban snail.



http://www.celtic-herbal.co.uk/acatalog/...
Reply:The paper nautilus and pansy shells are much sought after.

I like abalone shells. The little ones are really beautiful and the big ones are also good decorations at a beach house or handy ashtrays.
Reply:Unfortunately i know too little about shells, but i also love the ones that looks like fans and any other pretty shape as well - they make a beautiful display in a vase or fish tank


No comments:

Post a Comment