Natica queketti
NameNatica queketti
Scientific NameNatica queketti
Common NameQuekett's Moon Snail
FamilyNaticidae
GenusNatica
Speciesqueketti
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, primarily found off the coast of South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal).
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeglobose
Average Size (mm)30
Identifying FeaturesIts distinctive globose shape, smooth shell surface, and characteristic reddish-brown spiral or zigzag color patterns are key identifiers. Like other Naticidae, it possesses a large foot for burrowing and a calcareous operculum (though not visible in this dorsal view).
Raritycommon
Author CitationE.A. Smith, 1901
Description
A marine predatory sea snail, commonly known as a moon snail, characterized by its globose shell and distinctive reddish-brown spiral or zigzag patterns on a lighter background. It is a burrowing species found in sandy or muddy substrates.
