Tiger Cowrie
Scientific Name: Cypraea tigris
Species: Sea Snails (Cypraeidae)
Other names: Tiger Cowry, Cowrie Tiger, Tiger Shell, Tiger Snail, Potato Cowrie.
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Tiger CowrieUploaded by: @fishx6 in October 2005
Photographed at: Komandoo Maldives Island Resort - Maldives
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Tiger CowrieUploaded by: @fishx6 in February 2005
Photographed at: Makunudhoo Island Resort - Maldives
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Tiger CowrieUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: Lembeh - Indonesia
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Tiger CowrieUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: Lembeh - Indonesia
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Tiger CowrieUploaded by: @blogie in October 2011
Photographed at: Kaputian Beach, Island Garden City of Samal - Philippines
Caption: This tiger cowrie, about 4 inches long, was photographed at around 50 feet.
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Description
Also known as Cowries, Tiger Cowry, Cowrie Tiger, Tiger Shell, Tiger Snail and Potato Cowrie.
Found in shallow water beneath dead coral and in deeper water living in caves and under ledges.
Shiny shells.
They feed nocturnally on algae, sponges, worms, molluscs and tiny fish.
Length - 13cm
Depth - 2-20m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
Cypraeidae have beautiful shells and equally beautiful mantles.
The Cowries are probably the most admired and sought after by shell collectors.
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The Tiger Cowrie is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 5 times by users @fishx6 @blogie
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