Mole Cowrie
Talparia talpa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 10.5 cm
- For divers: safe
Smooth and glossy as polished stone, the mole cowrie hides by day under reef slabs and inside coral heads, gliding out at night to graze. Females brood a dense cluster of egg capsules nearly as wide as the shell is long, and the marbled pattern makes it a collector favourite.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Cypraeidae › Talparia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 216894.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mole Cowrie live?
- The Mole Cowrie (Talparia talpa) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Mole Cowrie dangerous to divers?
- The Mole Cowrie is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mole Cowrie get?
- The Mole Cowrie grows to about 10.5 cm.