Reticulated Cowrie
Mauritia maculifera
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
Prized by shell collectors, this cowrie hides by day under slabs and rocks or tucked into gullies and holes in the algal crests of shallow reefs. It grows to around 10 centimetres and stays in clear water above 15 metres, harmless to divers who find it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Cypraeidae › Mauritia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 390564.
FAQ
- How deep does the Reticulated Cowrie live?
- The Reticulated Cowrie (Mauritia maculifera) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the Reticulated Cowrie dangerous to divers?
- The Reticulated Cowrie is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Reticulated Cowrie get?
- The Reticulated Cowrie grows to about 10 cm.