ID-0013 · Seashell Identification
Identify Any Seashell
Clams, scallops, whelks, conchs, and cowries — photograph your beachcombing finds and give them names.
About seashell identification
Spotter identifies seashells from a photo, along with the mollusc that made them and where they occur. From two-part bivalves like clams and scallops to spiraled gastropods like whelks and cowries, snap a shell and learn its story.
Each result covers the species and its habitat. It is the same app for the shorebirds, driftwood plants, and interesting rocks you pocket on the same walk.
For a better identification
- Photograph the shell on a plain background in good light.
- Capture both the outside and the opening or hinge.
- Note the size, shape, and any ribs, spiral, or surface pattern.
- Where you found it (open beach, tide pool, bay) helps narrow the species.
Field Notes
More: Seashells & Beachcombing
How Spotter compares
Seashell: name it from a photo
Free to download. You get the name, field marks, look-alikes, habitat and safety notes on your phone.
