Monster Cowrie
Lyncina leviathan
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–35 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
A heavy glossy cowrie reaching about 13 centimetres, the monster cowrie shelters under boulders and slabs on the reef, often gathered in small groups. Divers rarely see the living animal by day, since its spotted mantle stays drawn back inside the polished shell.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Cypraeidae › Lyncina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 529741.
FAQ
- How deep does the Monster Cowrie live?
- The Monster Cowrie (Lyncina leviathan) is typically found at 0–35 m.
- Is the Monster Cowrie dangerous to divers?
- The Monster Cowrie is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Monster Cowrie get?
- The Monster Cowrie grows to about 13 cm.