Marie's Cowrie
Annepona mariae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–6 m
- For divers: safe
Marie's cowrie is a small reef snail of shallow water, recorded around 5 to 6 metres in the Marshall Islands. Its glossy shell is gathered for the shell trade, and like other cowries it grazes the reef by night.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Cypraeidae › Annepona
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 529727.
FAQ
- How deep does the Marie's Cowrie live?
- The Marie's Cowrie (Annepona mariae) is typically found at 5–6 m.
- Is the Marie's Cowrie dangerous to divers?
- The Marie's Cowrie is harmless to divers.