Natica orientalis Gmelin, 1791
Natica orientalis
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Naticidae (moon snails), subfamily: Naticinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Dead shells rarely washed up on beaches (Ref. 88739).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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