Mammilla mammata
NameMammilla mammata
Scientific NameMammilla mammata
Common NameMamilla Moon Snail
FamilyNaticidae
GenusMammilla
Speciesmammata
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including East Africa, the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Western Pacific.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)25
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, polished, globular shell with a very low spire; distinctive irregular brown axial bands; large, D-shaped aperture; prominent, often brown-stained columellar callus that typically fills the umbilicus.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Röding, 1798)
Description
A medium-sized, globular marine gastropod shell, characterized by its smooth, polished surface and very low spire. The shell is predominantly white to creamy white, adorned with irregular, wavy, light brown to reddish-brown axial bands. The aperture is wide and D-shaped, often featuring a darker brown coloration on the columellar area and inner lip. This specimen measures approximately 25 mm in length.
