Mitra mitra (Linnaeus, 1758)
Episcopal miter
Mitra mitra
photo by Harasti, David

Family:  Mitridae (miter shells), subfamily: Mitrinae
Max. size:  18 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 80 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  One of the best known and most popular species of miter shells (Ref. 349).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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