Reticulate Cowrie-Helmet
Cypraecassis testiculus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–60 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
A heavy, helmet shaped shell marks the reticulate cowrie helmet, a snail of coral reefs, sand and seagrass from the shallows down to about 60 metres. Like other helmet snails it preys on sea urchins, drilling through their spiny defences to reach the flesh inside.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Cassidae › Cypraecassis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 224277.
FAQ
- How deep does the Reticulate Cowrie-Helmet live?
- The Reticulate Cowrie-Helmet (Cypraecassis testiculus) is typically found at 0–60 m.
- How big does the Reticulate Cowrie-Helmet get?
- The Reticulate Cowrie-Helmet grows to about 8.5 cm.