Conuber incei
NameConuber incei
Scientific NameConuber incei
Common NameInce's Moon Snail, Ince's Sand Snail
FamilyNaticidae
GenusConuber
Speciesincei
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including coastal areas of Australia (Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia, Northern Territory) and parts of Southeast Asia.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeglobose
Average Size (mm)20-50
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy, globose shell; low spire; large body whorl; often a distinct umbilicus (though not clearly visible from this dorsal view); characteristic moon snail shape.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Philippi, 1853)
Description
A species of moon snail, characterized by its smooth, globose shell, typically found burrowing in sandy substrates. The shell in the image displays a pale bluish-grey coloration with a distinct brownish spiral pattern around the spire, indicative of its natural variation.
