Cypraea cinerea
Atlantic gray cowrie
Atlantische Porzellanschnecke
Atlantische grijze kauri
Porcelaine grise de l'atlantique
Maco
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 5 and 20 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
- Imitates a rock or a coral.
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The animal hunts at night
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- Imitates a rock or a coral.
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 3 cm
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.)
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!