Jester Cowrie
Mauritia scurra
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
A glossy cowrie of coral reefs, often deeply buried in dead coral rubble or hidden under coral heads near the reef edge. It draws a fleshy mantle over the shell to keep that polished surface clean and gleaming.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Cypraeidae › Mauritia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 216867.
FAQ
- How deep does the Jester Cowrie live?
- The Jester Cowrie (Mauritia scurra) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Jester Cowrie dangerous to divers?
- The Jester Cowrie is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Jester Cowrie get?
- The Jester Cowrie grows to about 6 cm.