Cypraea pantherina
Panther cowrie
Panther - Porzellanschnecke
Porcelaine panthère
Luria lurida
Ciprea panterina
Distribution
- The Red Sea
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species crawls on the seafloor
- The species can be found between 3 and 15 Meters.
- Rare species.
- Endemic species.
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The animal hunts at night
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 12 cm
- The animal is a grazer of algae.
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- -Sport or local fishing
- Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!