http://www.idscaro.net/sci/04_med/class/fam3/species/aporrh_pespel1.htm

Aporrhais pespelecani occurs in NW. Europa, south to Mediterranean.
Thin and gracile specimens may come from Mediterranean (Alboran,
Adriatic) while robust or rough shells come more from NE. Atlantic,
Nordzee etc. The Western part of GoM is slighly out of the natural
range, but humans beings can do may miracles. Could you send me a
picture of these Pelican Feet, in order to illustrate this artificial
range extension on my site, please ?
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Cheers

olivier

Le 18/03/2012 07:14, Leslie Allen a écrit :
> Hey gang,
> Does anybody know if the Pelicans Foot shells occur in the Western Gulf of Mexico?
> I am working in Veracruz Mexico and the "Artisan" markets are filled with
> shells.Unfortunately many of the are from West Mexico, the Caribbean, and often
> the Philippines.
> As such, I a frequently running into shells that I am not sure of location /
> range, etc., regardless of where they may tell me it came from.
> Thanks,
> Leslie
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