Polinices sagamiensis
NamePolinices sagamiensis
Scientific NamePolinices sagamiensis
Common NameSagami Moon Snail
FamilyNaticidae
GenusPolinices
Speciessagamiensis
Geographic DistributionWestern Pacific, primarily found in the waters around Japan, including Sagami Bay.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeglobose
Average Size (mm)30
Identifying FeaturesIts globose and smooth shell, low spire, large aperture, and especially the prominent, ear-shaped, white umbilical callus that partially fills the umbilicus are key identifying characteristics.
Raritycommon
Author CitationPilsbry, 1904
Description
A medium-sized, globose moon snail shell, characterized by its smooth, glossy, whitish to pale yellowish surface, low spire, and a distinctive, prominent, ear-shaped white callus partially filling the umbilicus. The shell in the image displays these features clearly, with a clean, bright white aperture and callus.
