Polinices melanostomoides (Quoy & Gaimard, 1833)
Melanoid moon snail
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Family:  Naticidae (moon snails), subfamily: Polinicinae
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Guam.
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Biology:  Depth range is based on occurrence in Seychelles (Ref. 99616); to be replaced with a better reference. Minimum depth assumed from its ecology. Found offshore on sand (Ref. 799); also inhabits a reef flat (Ref. 99616).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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