Polinices amiculatus
NamePolinices amiculatus
Scientific NamePolinices amiculatus
Common NameAmiculated Moon Snail
FamilyNaticidae
GenusPolinices
Speciesamiculatus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, particularly known from Western Australia.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeglobose
Average Size (mm)20-25
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, highly polished, globose shell; low spire; large body whorl; uniform pale coloration; characteristic D-shaped aperture (though not fully visible in this view) and a prominent umbilical callus (not visible in this view).
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Philippi, 1849)
Description
A small, globose, smooth, and glossy seashell, typically off-white to pale cream in color, with a low spire and a large, inflated body whorl. The surface is unornamented.
