Cardinal Mitre
Quasimitra cardinalis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–12 m
- For divers: safe
A mitre snail of shallow tropical reefs, the cardinal mitre hunts across the intertidal and just below, down to about 12 metres. Like others in its family it preys on marine worms, drawing them out with a long extendable proboscis.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Mitridae › Quasimitra
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1060431.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cardinal Mitre live?
- The Cardinal Mitre (Quasimitra cardinalis) is typically found at 0–12 m.
- Is the Cardinal Mitre dangerous to divers?
- The Cardinal Mitre is harmless to divers.