Glossaulax vesicalis
NameGlossaulax vesicalis
Scientific NameGlossaulax vesicalis
Common NameBladder Moon Snail
FamilyNaticidae
GenusGlossaulax
Speciesvesicalis
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as Japan, China, and the Philippines.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeglobose
Average Size (mm)30
Identifying FeaturesGlobose, smooth, and glossy shell; low spire; large body whorl; typically light brown to tan coloration with a darker apex. A key diagnostic feature for the species, though not fully visible in this specific image, is the presence of an umbilical callus that partially or fully covers the umbilicus. The overall shape is characteristic of a moon snail.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Menke, 1829)
Description
A medium-sized, globose marine gastropod shell, characterized by its smooth, somewhat glossy surface and low spire. The shell exhibits a light brown to tan coloration with subtle growth lines and a darker apex. It is typical of the moon snail family, Naticidae, known for its predatory habits.
