Gold Ring Cowrie
Monetaria annulus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–8 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
A glossy yellow ringed cowrie of shallow tropical waters, found across reefs and rubble in nearly every warm sea. Its shells once served as money around much of the world and are still used in divination by some tribes in tropical Africa.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Cypraeidae › Monetaria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 216875.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gold Ring Cowrie live?
- The Gold Ring Cowrie (Monetaria annulus) is typically found at 1–8 m.
- Is the Gold Ring Cowrie dangerous to divers?
- The Gold Ring Cowrie is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gold Ring Cowrie get?
- The Gold Ring Cowrie grows to about 4 cm.