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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 containing hermit crabs.  The shell color is variable, with a dark red interior and hard white operculum.  Attains 1.2 inches, 30 mm.  Red Sea to Japan, Hawaii, and French Polynesia.  Formerly known as Natica gualteriana.