Onyx Cowrie
Erronea onyx
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 5.7 cm
- For divers: safe
A glossy oval cowrie reaching about 6 centimetres, it lives in shallow muddy water and tucks under coral slabs by day. Like other cowries it is a carnivore, and its living mantle keeps the shell polished to a high shine.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Cypraeidae › Erronea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 216860.
FAQ
- How deep does the Onyx Cowrie live?
- The Onyx Cowrie (Erronea onyx) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Onyx Cowrie dangerous to divers?
- The Onyx Cowrie is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Onyx Cowrie get?
- The Onyx Cowrie grows to about 5.7 cm.