Tawny Mitre
Strigatella fulvescens
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–40 m
- For divers: safe
A predatory sea snail of shallow reefs between about 10 and 40 metres, the tawny mitre hunts small worms and other invertebrates in sand and rubble. It draws prey in with a long extensible proboscis and is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Mitridae › Strigatella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1060922.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tawny Mitre live?
- The Tawny Mitre (Strigatella fulvescens) is typically found at 10–40 m.
- Is the Tawny Mitre dangerous to divers?
- The Tawny Mitre is harmless to divers.