brown moonsnail
Namebrown moonsnail
Scientific NameNatica spadicea
Common NameBrown Moonsnail
FamilyNaticidae
GenusNatica
Speciesspadicea
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and parts of Australia.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)30-60
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, highly glossy, globular shell with prominent and regular spiral banding of reddish-brown/orange and white. Possesses a relatively low spire and a large body whorl. The umbilicus, though not clearly visible in this view, is typically open in this genus.
Raritycommon
Author CitationGmelin, 1791
Description
A medium-sized, globular marine gastropod shell, characterized by its smooth, glossy surface and distinctive spiral banding of reddish-brown or orange-brown and white. The shell has a low spire and a wide body whorl, typical of moon snails. This specimen exhibits particularly vibrant and well-defined bands.
