Help with marine snail or slug identification please !

[colbymeeler]

I was walking on Jacksonville beach and i saw this little guy,

He has a brown pointy spiral shell.
He can bury hisself in the sand.


I only have one picture of him right now, but if you guys need it; i will post more.

Since it's not focused well I tried to help you see the parts better.

 

[colbymeeler]

 

[pagojoe]

Hi Colby,

He's a Grey Atlantic Auger (or Atlantic Grey Auger), Impages cinerea. They cruise through the sand hunting for the tiny worms they feed on, and will bury themselves again quickly if a wave uncovers them. In calm water they may crawl on the surface at night, leaving a trail that you can follow to find them.

http://www.gastropods.com/9/Shell_4009.shtml

Cheers,



Don