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Tiger Cowry
Cypraea tigris
6.96391, 125.723
Field Notes
Description:
Also known as Tiger Shell, Tiger Snail and Potato Cowry. These have very shiny shells. They are nocturnal, and feed on algae, sponges, worms, molluscs and tiny fish.
Habitat:
Found in shallow water beneath dead coral and in deeper water living in caves and under ledges. They are widespread in the Indo-Pacific region.
Notes:
I photographed this cowry at a depth of about 10m, during a night dive. The second picture shows a nudibranch (Phyllidiella pustulosa) in the background.
Reference Links:
The Tiger Cowrie - Identify tropical fish - Whats That Fish!
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PublishedDecember 5, 2011
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