Naticarius cayennensis
NameNaticarius cayennensis
Scientific NameNaticarius cayennensis
Common NameCayenne Moon Snail
FamilyNaticidae
GenusNaticarius
Speciescayennensis
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic, ranging from Florida (USA) to Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20-40
Identifying FeaturesGlobose, smooth shell with a low spire; distinctive wavy axial color pattern; large, D-shaped aperture; and a calloused umbilical region (though not clearly visible in this image).
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Récluz, 1850)
Description
A medium-sized, globose marine snail shell, typically found in sandy or muddy subtidal environments. It features a smooth surface and a distinctive color pattern of wavy, irregular reddish-brown or purplish-brown axial bands on a pale, creamy background. The spire is relatively low. The specimen in the image appears to be inhabited by a hermit crab.
