Carnelian Cowrie
Lyncina carneola
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–133 m
- Max size: 9.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A glossy cowrie reaching about ten centimetres, its polished shell often found in groups tucked under slabs and small corals. It ranges into shallow subtidal water, and like others of its family it is a carnivore rather than a grazer.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Cypraeidae › Lyncina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 216866.
FAQ
- How deep does the Carnelian Cowrie live?
- The Carnelian Cowrie (Lyncina carneola) is typically found at 0–133 m.
- Is the Carnelian Cowrie dangerous to divers?
- The Carnelian Cowrie is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Carnelian Cowrie get?
- The Carnelian Cowrie grows to about 9.5 cm.