Photo Image Tiger cowrie Cypraea tigris

TIGER COWRIE

Cypraea tigris

It is found in shallow reef areas and sometimes even exposed during low tide. It is prone to overfishing by curio traders as it is sought after for its beautiful tiger-like pattern. It is also easily accessible to snorkelers or reef walkers. Its mantle retreats during the day when it often hides under rocks and rubble. It fully emerges only at night.
Frequency of sightings:
Occasional
Best time of year:
All year round
Divesites seen at:
Air Bajo, Air Prang, Air Prang 2, Critter Hunt, Goby A Crab, Hairball 1, Jahir, Jahir 2, Lembeh Resort House Reef, Magic Rock, Makawide, Makawide 2, Makawide 3, Nudi Falls, Nudi Retreat, Pantai Parigi, Pintu Colada, Police Pier, Police Pier 2, Retak Larry (Larrys Crack), ROJOS, Serena Besar, Tanjung Kubur, Tanjung kusu-kusu, 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