Fenestrate Mitre
Pterygia fenestrata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 8–12 m
- For divers: safe
A small mitre snail of shallow tropical reefs, the fenestrate mitre lives on sand and rubble at depths around eight to twelve metres. Like others of its family it preys on marine worms hidden in the sediment.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Mitridae › Pterygia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 417005.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fenestrate Mitre live?
- The Fenestrate Mitre (Pterygia fenestrata) is typically found at 8–12 m.
- Is the Fenestrate Mitre dangerous to divers?
- The Fenestrate Mitre is harmless to divers.