Cyphoma signatum

  • Fingerprint cyphoma
  • Fingerabdruckschnecke
  • Vingerafdruk cyphoma
  • Monnaie caraïbe sinuée
  • Cyphoma huella dactilar

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

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 2 and 15 Meters.
  • Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 3 cm
  • Diet : Rods

Relationship with humans

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