How big does the Soft Coral Cowrie get?

The Soft Coral Cowrie grows to about 1.2 cm.

Soft Coral Cowrie

Diminovula whitworthi

Group: Other
Max size: 1.2 cm

This tiny cowrie lives directly on the soft corals it feeds from, matching their colour so closely it almost disappears against the host. It clings to the coral in shallow water down to about five metres, scraping nourishment from the living tissue beneath it.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Ovulidae › Diminovula

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 430609.

FAQ

How big does the Soft Coral Cowrie get?: The Soft Coral Cowrie grows to about 1.2 cm.