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Created 4/4/2021

Family Naticidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC

Tectonatica violacea



Guam

VIOLET MOON SNAIL

Occurs in fine sand at any depth.  Fresh shells have orange-brown markings or varying complexity and a lavender columella.  Attains 1 inch.  East Africa to the Society Islands.