Polinices hepaticus (Roding, 1798) Brown moonsnail |
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: | ||||
Country info: | C: Ref. 109264. |