Solid Moon Snail
Natica fasciata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- Max size: 3 cm
A small solid shelled moon snail of very shallow water, recorded down to about three metres in Indonesia. Moon snails plough through soft sediment hunting bivalves, drilling a neat round hole through the shell to reach the flesh inside.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Naticidae › Natica
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 570002.
FAQ
- How deep does the Solid Moon Snail live?
- The Solid Moon Snail (Natica fasciata) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- How big does the Solid Moon Snail get?
- The Solid Moon Snail grows to about 3 cm.