Tectonatica prietoi
NameTectonatica prietoi
Scientific NameTectonatica prietoi
Common NameNone widely recognized; generally referred to as a moon snail or sand snail.
FamilyNaticidae
GenusTectonatica
Speciesprietoi
Geographic DistributionEastern Atlantic, including the Mediterranean Sea, particularly off the coast of Spain (e.g., Calahonda).
Shell Shapeglobose
Average Size (mm)16.2
Identifying FeaturesGlobose shell shape, low spire, large D-shaped aperture, smooth surface, and a characteristic pattern of irregular brown blotches on a lighter background. The umbilicus is often partially or fully covered by a callus.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Hidalgo, 1873)
Description
A medium-sized, globose marine snail shell, characterized by its smooth surface and distinctive color pattern of irregular brown blotches on a lighter background. The shell features a low spire and a large, semi-lunate aperture. The specimen shown measures 16.2 mm.
