Episcopal Miter
Mitra mitra
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–80 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
One of the most recognisable of the miter shells, the episcopal miter spends its days buried in sand near coral reefs, surfacing at the turn of the tide and leaving long tracks across the bottom. It does its real hunting at night, crawling over the sand under cover of dark.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Mitridae › Mitra
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 590537.
FAQ
- How deep does the Episcopal Miter live?
- The Episcopal Miter (Mitra mitra) is typically found at 0–80 m.
- Is the Episcopal Miter dangerous to divers?
- The Episcopal Miter is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Episcopal Miter get?
- The Episcopal Miter grows to about 18 cm.