Species sheet
Bellybutton nautilus
Nautilus macromphalus Sowerby, 1848
AnimalsMolluscsCephalopods
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
New Caledonia
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- NabelnautilusGerman (Germany)
- Nautilo ombligoEuropean Spanish
- Nautile ombiliquéFrench (France)
- Nautile boutonFrench (France)
- Nautile de Nouvelle-CalédonieFrench (France)
Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
- PERRIN Magali, ADER Denis, PROUZET Anne in : DORIS, 23/03/2018 : Nautilus macromphalus Sowerby, 1848, https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/825
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Nautilus macromphalus Sowerby, 1848, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/1644
Modification history
- Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026
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