Polinices aurantius
NamePolinices aurantius
Scientific NamePolinices aurantius
Common NameOrange Moon Snail
FamilyNaticidae
GenusPolinices
Speciesaurantius
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other tropical Western Pacific waters.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeglobose
Average Size (mm)30-60
Identifying FeaturesIts distinctive bright orange, smooth, and globose shell, combined with the large, pale, enveloping foot, are key identifying features. Like other moon snails, it has a characteristic operculum (though not visible in this image) and a predatory drilling habit.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Link, 1807)
Description
A species of marine predatory sea snail, a moon snail, characterized by its smooth, globose, and often brightly colored shell. The animal itself possesses a very large, fleshy foot that can partially envelop the shell when extended, as seen in the image.
