granulated moon turban
Namegranulated moon turban
Scientific NameLunella granulata
Common NameGranulated Moon Turban
FamilyTurbinidae
GenusLunella
Speciesgranulata
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as Japan, China, Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, and Australia.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeturbinate
Average Size (mm)40-60
Identifying FeaturesHeavily granulated or nodulose sculpture covering the entire shell surface; low, turbinate spire; wide, ovate, pearly aperture; thick, calcareous, multi-spiral operculum.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Gmelin, 1791)
Description
A robust, low-spired marine gastropod shell characterized by its heavily granulated or nodulose surface sculpture. The shell exhibits a turbinate shape with a wide, ovate aperture and a thick, calcareous operculum. Coloration typically includes shades of off-white, brown, and reddish-brown, often with darker spots on the granules. The interior of the aperture is pearly.
