Arabian Cowrie
Mauritia arabica
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 10 m
- Max size: 10.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A glossy chestnut shell flecked with pale spots, the Arabian cowrie hides by day under slabs and in reef caverns and comes out to feed at night. It grows to about 11 centimetres, lives in shallow well aerated water, and is gathered for food and its shell.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Cypraeidae › Mauritia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 216872.
FAQ
- How deep does the Arabian Cowrie live?
- The Arabian Cowrie (Mauritia arabica) is typically found at to 10 m.
- Is the Arabian Cowrie dangerous to divers?
- The Arabian Cowrie is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Arabian Cowrie get?
- The Arabian Cowrie grows to about 10.5 cm.