Seychelles moon snail
NameSeychelles moon snail
Scientific NameNatica seychellensis
Common NameSeychelles moon snail
FamilyNaticidae
GenusNatica
Speciesseychellensis
Geographic DistributionIndian Ocean, specifically around the Seychelles, and extending to other parts of the Indo-Pacific region.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeglobose
Average Size (mm)Approximately 25-40 mm in height.
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its globose shell shape, low spire, and the characteristic irregular dark brown blotchy patterns on a pale background. Like other moon snails, it possesses a strong, calcareous operculum (not visible in this image) and a distinctive umbilicus (also not clearly visible from this angle).
Raritycommon
Author CitationReeve, 1864
Description
A marine gastropod shell, characterized by its globose to subglobose shape and distinctive brown blotchy patterns on a lighter background. This species belongs to the moon snail family (Naticidae), which are known for their predatory behavior.
