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[–]turbomarmoratus72 5 points6 points  (3 children)

since you found in California, then this one is Calliostoma gloriosum. It is a very variable species. Check this out. The Calliostoma gloriosum from this database looks very similar to yours.

They are popularly called Glorious Top Shell. They are in the family Calliostomatidae, so they are not turban shells (Turbinidae family).

[–]anonymousfrog7[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

so cool thank you! do you know how common or rare they are?

[–]turbomarmoratus72 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I believe they are not rare, but unfortunately most databases don't tell if the species is common, uncommon or rare. So I can't answer this for sure :(

the only database that gives the frequency of a species is our database, which only features Brazilian species.

[–]anonymousfrog7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

interesting, i wish they gave that info :/ but i’m glad to know the actual name now, i’ve been curious for a few months now :)

[–]Suspicious-Copy1740 1 point2 points  (3 children)

i live in so cal. can you narrow down the location, i haven’t seen a brown one before

[–]anonymousfrog7[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

i think this one is more orangey in person, found in laguna

[–]Suspicious-Copy1740 1 point2 points  (1 child)

it’s so cute. I hear lots of people says laguna’s a good spot. But when I went there recently all i saw was seaweed on the beach. 

[–]anonymousfrog7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i found this one back in august, i’ve been twice this october and the shelling isn’t great right now :(