Mitra mitra

Orange-spotted mitre
Mitre épiscopale

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
The species crawls on the seafloor
The species can be found between 1 and 80 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 18 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Mollusks

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.
- Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)