Bullmouth Helmet
Cypraecassis rufa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–12 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
The thick, glossy shell of the bullmouth helmet is the classic raw material for carved cameos. This sea snail prowls coarse coral sand in sheltered shallows down to about 12 metres, hunting and eating short spined sea urchins.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Cassidae › Cypraecassis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217000.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bullmouth Helmet live?
- The Bullmouth Helmet (Cypraecassis rufa) is typically found at 0–12 m.
- Is the Bullmouth Helmet dangerous to divers?
- The Bullmouth Helmet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bullmouth Helmet get?
- The Bullmouth Helmet grows to about 18 cm.