Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Atlantic deer cowrie
Size:
Atlantic deer cowries can grow up to 7.48 inches (19 centimeters).
Diet:
Atlantic deer cowries are omnivores, meaning they eat plants and animals. Their diet mainly consists of sea squirts algae and other aquatic plants.
Range & Habitat:
Atlantic deer cowrie can be found on offshore banks in the western central Atlantic and in the Gulf of Mexico.
Details:
Atlantic deer cowries are aquatic snails that reside in benthic environments. These snails are broadcast spawners, meaning they spawn in synchronization in large groups during certain times of the year. When born, they begin as free swimming larvae and develop into full grown adults