Stigmaulax elenae
NameStigmaulax elenae
Scientific NameStigmaulax elenae
Common NameNot widely established, sometimes referred to as a type of Moon Snail
FamilyNaticidae
GenusStigmaulax
Specieselenae
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Florida, Cuba, Bahamas, Lesser Antilles, and Brazil.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)20
Identifying FeaturesKey features include its globose shape, the distinctive pattern of wavy reddish-brown axial lines on a pale background, and the smooth, often calloused columellar area. Like other Naticidae, it possesses a characteristic predatory drilling mechanism.
Raritycommon
Author CitationRehder, 1943
Description
A medium-sized sea snail shell, characterized by its globose to ovate-conical shape and distinctive surface sculpture. The shell is relatively thick and features a low spire. The aperture is large and semi-circular, with a smooth, often calloused columellar area. The exterior is adorned with a striking pattern of fine, wavy, reddish-brown axial lines on a pale, creamy background.
