Josephine's moon snail
NameJosephine's moon snail
Scientific NameNeverita josephine
Common NameJosephine's moon snail
FamilyNaticidae
GenusNeverita
Speciesjosephine
Geographic DistributionMediterranean Sea and adjacent Atlantic Ocean.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeglobose
Average Size (mm)Typically ranges from 40 to 70 mm in height.
Identifying FeaturesCharacterized by its smooth, rounded, and relatively thick shell with a low spire. The large, fleshy foot, which can envelop much of the shell when extended, is a key feature of moon snails, enabling efficient burrowing.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Risso, 1826)
Description
A living Josephine's moon snail (Neverita josephine) partially buried in a sandy marine substrate. Its large, pale, fleshy foot is extended and partially covered with sand, indicating its burrowing behavior. The smooth, globose shell, with its characteristic low spire, is visible above the sand.
