Colorful Moon Snail

Colorful Moon Snail, ID Not Sure

Colorful Moon Snail, ID Not Sure

ID Not Sure: The identification is a best guess but lacks enough confidence or supporting evidence.

Name: Colorful Moon Snail
Scientific Name: Naticarius canrena
Family: Moon Snails
Taxonomic: Naticidae
ID Group: Snails, Clams & Shells
Size: up to 2.5 in.
Depth Range: In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.)
Sightings: Not usually seen

This Snail has a white shell with three flat spirals and thin brown bands. Its mantle is white, marked with reddish-brown lines and blotches.