Polinices putealis
NamePolinices putealis
Scientific NamePolinices putealis
Common NamePitted Moon Snail
FamilyNaticidae
GenusPolinices
Speciesputealis
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, inhabiting tropical and subtropical marine waters.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeglobose
Average Size (mm)20-50
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy, and globose shell with a low spire. It possesses a characteristic D-shaped aperture and an umbilicus (though not clearly visible from this angle, it's a key feature of the genus). The overall polished appearance is distinctive.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Gmelin, 1791)
Description
A smooth, globose marine gastropod shell, commonly known as a moon snail. It is characterized by its polished surface, low spire, and thick shell. This species is a predatory snail, typically found burrowing in sandy or muddy substrates.
