Polinices hepaticus (Roding, 1798)
Brown moonsnail
Polinices hepaticus
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Naticidae (moon snails)
Max. size:  5.1 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  This species is found offshore on rocky and sandy habitats (Ref. 83934). Also in an estuarine environment (Ref. 109264).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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