Distinguishing Characteristics |
Gastropod (1 shell), shell spiral in shape, ovate; body whorl large; somewhat raised spire; color white to yellowish gray, usually with a lighter band below sutures, with brownish zigzag markings on body whorl; interior whitish, sometimes with brown markings; shell smooth (shiny when fresh) with fine axial growth lines; aperture D-shaped, columella (center pillar) oblique (slanted); callus (raised harden part) covering most of umbilicus (sunken or depressed area at the base of the shell) leaving only a small slit opening; callus not darkened. |
Similar Species |
Most similar to the shark eyes (Neverita duplicata and N. delessertiana), both of which have flatter spires than the miniature moonsnail. |
Habitat |
Gulf and bay, sandy bottoms |
Maximum Size |
0.8 cm (1/3 in) |
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