Cypraea tigris
Common Name:
Tiger cowry
Classifications:
Size:
up to 15 cm
Habitat:
associated with live coral colonies, such as the table-forming Acropora, either found on the reefs themselves or the sandy sea bottom nearby between depths of 10 and 40 m.
Life History:
Carnivorous, the adult tiger cowrie eats coral and various invertebrates, while juveniles eat algae
IUCN Red List
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GBIF Distribution
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