Natica collaris
NameNatica collaris
Scientific NameNatica collaris
Common NameCollar Moon Snail
FamilyNaticidae
GenusNatica
Speciescollaris
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as Japan, China, Korea, Philippines, and parts of Australia.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeglobose
Average Size (mm)25-30
Identifying FeaturesGlobose, smooth, and polished shell with a low spire. A key feature, though not clearly visible from this dorsal view, is the large, thick funicular callus that partially or completely covers the umbilicus, often being a distinctive dark brown or purplish-brown, forming a 'collar'.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Menke, 1830)
Description
A globose, thick-shelled marine snail, commonly known as a moon snail. The shell is characterized by its smooth, polished surface, low spire, and often exhibits subtle color patterns. This specimen displays a brownish-orange hue with faint darker spiral bands and axial growth lines, and a darker apex. It is a predatory species found in sandy or muddy marine environments.
