Cryptonatica striatica
NameCryptonatica striatica
Scientific NameCryptonatica striatica
Common NameStriped Moon Snail
FamilyNaticidae
GenusCryptonatica
Speciesstriatica
Geographic DistributionNorthwest Pacific Ocean, including coastal areas of Japan, Korea, and Russia (e.g., Sakhalin Island, Kuril Islands).
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeglobose
Average Size (mm)20-60
Identifying FeaturesGlobose shape, smooth and glossy surface, low spire, and the characteristic dark brown axial streaks on a lighter background. Like other Naticidae, it possesses a callus that partially or fully covers the umbilicus (though not clearly visible in this view).
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Middendorff, 1849)
Description
A medium-sized, globose marine gastropod shell, characterized by its smooth, somewhat glossy surface and distinctive brown axial streaks or bands on a lighter tan to cream background. The spire is low, and the overall shape is rounded.
