Starry Moon Snail
Natica stellata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
A moon snail that hunts along the low tide mark and the shallow sand down to about 20 metres, plowing through the sediment after buried clams. It drills a neat hole in its prey's shell, and its own patterned shell is collected for food and ornament.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Naticidae › Natica
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 571879.
FAQ
- How deep does the Starry Moon Snail live?
- The Starry Moon Snail (Natica stellata) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Starry Moon Snail dangerous to divers?
- The Starry Moon Snail is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Starry Moon Snail get?
- The Starry Moon Snail grows to about 4 cm.