Pontifical Miter
Mitra stictica
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
A miter snail reaching about eight centimetres, the pontifical miter hunts across reef platforms and out onto the shelf, down to about 200 metres. It hides beneath rocks by day, and its tall spotted shell is widely collected.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Mitridae › Mitra
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 590546.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pontifical Miter live?
- The Pontifical Miter (Mitra stictica) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- Is the Pontifical Miter dangerous to divers?
- The Pontifical Miter is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pontifical Miter get?
- The Pontifical Miter grows to about 8 cm.