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Updated 4/3/2021

Family Naticidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Notocochlis gualteriana



Kealia, Maui, 20 feet

COMMON MOON SNAIL

Common in sand in shallow water, often found inhabited by hermit crabs.  White operculum is shell-like.  Color variable.  Attains 1 inch.  Hawaii & the Indo-West Pacific.  Formerly known as Natica gualteriana.