Notocochlis cernica
NameNotocochlis cernica
Scientific NameNotocochlis cernica
Common NameCernica Moon Snail
FamilyNaticidae
GenusNotocochlis
Speciescernica
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as Mauritius, Réunion, Madagascar, and East Africa.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeglobose
Average Size (mm)15-30
Identifying FeaturesKey features include its smooth, globose shell, low spire, wide D-shaped aperture, and characteristic color pattern of irregular blotches. Like other moon snails, it possesses a large foot for burrowing and a predatory drilling mechanism. The umbilical callus structure is also important for species identification within the genus.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Jousseaume, 1874)
Description
A marine gastropod mollusk, commonly known as a moon snail, characterized by its smooth, globose shell and predatory nature. The shell in the image displays a light, creamy background with subtle, irregular brownish blotches and a wide, D-shaped aperture.
