Luria lurida

Brown cowry
Braune Kauri
Porcelaine livide
Porcelana
Porcellana

Distribution

The Mediterranean

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 45 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 : 6 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Sponges

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
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.)