Naticarius lineozona
NameNaticarius lineozona
Scientific NameNaticarius lineozona
Common NameLine-zoned Moon Snail
FamilyNaticidae
GenusNaticarius
Specieslineozona
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Japan, and other parts of the Western Pacific.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeglobose
Average Size (mm)Typically ranges from 20 to 50 mm in height, with the specimen in the image appearing to be in the mid-range of this size.
Identifying FeaturesKey features include its globose, smooth shell, the characteristic reddish-brown axial line patterns, and the typical naticid aperture and umbilicus (though the umbilicus is not clearly visible in this view). The operculum, if present, would be calcareous.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(J. E. Gray, 1839)
Description
A medium-sized marine gastropod shell, commonly known as a moon snail, characterized by its globose shape and distinctive color patterns. The shell in the image appears to be a dead specimen, likely found on a sandy or rocky substrate.
