1. Eaton Creek, Marion Co., FL - 53 mm
2. New River, Bradford/Union Co, FL - 50 mm
Elliptio oscari (Wright, 1892)
1. Eaton Creek, Marion Co., FL - 53 mm
2. New River, Bradford/Union Co, FL - 50 mm
Type locality: A creek from Lake Osceola, Winter Park, Florida.
Range: Suwannee, Oklawaha, and Wekiva River systems.
Remarks: This species is problematic. It is intermediate between tetrica and occulta in most shell characteristics. The downward pointing posterior ridge and glossy periostracum are characteristic of the species. It probably is a variety of tetrica. Oscari occurs in north central Florida.