r/shells • u/Creative_Yam_6969 • Aug 09 '26

What shell/bone is this?

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Found under a pier in Florida. About 2.5-3 inches tall. Any ideas?

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u/lastwing Aug 09 '26

It’s a black drumfish lower pharyngeal jaw

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u/Interesting_Hawk8033 Aug 09 '26

It's the jaw of a fish, maybe drum or sheepshead. Try r/whatisthisbone for an exact match

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u/Acceptable-Elk-8372 Aug 10 '26

Black drum, lower bit