Proxiuber australe
NameProxiuber australe
Scientific NameProxiuber australe
Common NameSouthern Moon Snail (general for Naticidae, specific common name for this species is not widely established)
FamilyNaticidae
GenusProxiuber
Speciesaustrale
Geographic DistributionFound in the marine waters of Southern Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeglobose
Average Size (mm)10-30
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy surface; globose shape with a low spire; large body whorl; often a calloused umbilical area (though not clearly visible in this dorsal view). The overall shape is typical of the Naticidae family.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Hutton, 1878)
Description
A smooth, globose, and solid seashell, uniformly colored in shades of light brown to orange-brown. The shell exhibits a low spire and a large, rounded body whorl, characteristic of moon snails. It is depicted resting on a sandy substrate.
