Photo Image Eyed cowries Cypraea argus

EYED COWRIES

Cypraea argus

This type of cowrie is nocturnal, so they are active only during the night. They are usually found at sand patches or below coral reefs. Their body size is up to 7.5 cm. The cover of the mantle has scattered thick hair.
Frequency of sightings:
Ocasional
Best time of year:
All Year Round
Divesites seen at:
Air Prang, Air Prang 2, Air Prang 3, Jahir, Jahir 2, Nudi Falls, Nudi Retreat, TK 1, TK2, TK3

Taxonomical order of this critter:
Invertebrate
Mollusks
Gastropod
Shell
-	Double-snouted spindle cowries
-	Egg cowrie
-	Eyed cowries
-	Grey bonnet
-	Major harp
-	Poppe spindle cowrie
-	Rosy spindle cowrie
-	Roughened mitre sea snail
-	Soft coral cowrie
-	Sundial shells
-	Tiger cowrie
-	Tigris cowries
-	Toenail egg cowrie