Naticarius insecta
NameNaticarius insecta
Scientific NameNaticarius insecta
Common NameNone found (general common name for family is Moon Snail)
FamilyNaticidae
GenusNaticarius
Speciesinsecta
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of the Western Pacific.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeglobose
Average Size (mm)15-25
Identifying FeaturesGlobose and smooth shell, characteristic pattern of dark brown axial flammules on a lighter background, and a low spire. The umbilicus is typically partially or fully covered by a callus (though not clearly visible in this specific image angle).
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Reeve, 1864)
Description
A small, globose marine snail shell with a smooth, polished surface. It features a creamy white or pale background adorned with prominent, irregular, dark brown to reddish-brown axial stripes or flammules that extend from the spire to the body whorl. The spire is low, and the overall shape is compact and rounded.
