Johnny Braun, Luxemburg
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Mauritia mauritiana (Linnaeus, 1758)
The dorsum surface of these smooth and shiny shells is generally dark brown, with distinct large yellowish or amber dots. Mauritia mauritiana can be found in tropical low intertidal water, usually under rocks or in rocky crevices at a minimum depth of about 2 metres, but can be found up to 5 metres.
This gastropod is a algae grazer and eats zobenthos.
Synonymised names:
Cypraea mauritiana Linnaeus, 1758 (original combination)
Mauritia mauritiana mauritiana (Linnaeus, 1758)
The dorsum surface of these smooth and shiny shells is generally dark brown, with distinct large yellowish or amber dots. Mauritia mauritiana can be found in tropical low intertidal water, usually under rocks or in rocky crevices at a minimum depth of about 2 metres, but can be found up to 5 metres.
This gastropod is a algae grazer and eats zobenthos.
Synonymised names:
Cypraea mauritiana Linnaeus, 1758 (original combination)
Mauritia mauritiana mauritiana (Linnaeus, 1758)
