Falsilunatia limbata
NameFalsilunatia limbata
Scientific NameFalsilunatia limbata
Common NameLimbate Moon Snail
FamilyNaticidae
GenusFalsilunatia
Specieslimbata
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as Japan, the Philippines, and Australia.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeglobose
Average Size (mm)15-25
Identifying FeaturesGlobose, smooth shell with a low spire; a large aperture; and a prominent, open umbilicus that often appears dark within.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Philippi, 1845)
Description
A marine gastropod shell, characterized by its globose to subglobose shape and low spire. The shell surface is smooth, displaying a coloration that ranges from grayish-white to light brown, sometimes with subtle spiral banding. A distinctive feature is its prominent, open umbilicus, which often has a darker interior.
