Gold Ring Cowrie

Monetaria annulus
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Quick Facts

Scientific name Monetaria annulus
Other names Ring Cowrie, Ring Top Cowrie
Size Up to 5 cm (1.96 in)
Weight A few grams

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Shallow coastal waters amongst rocky & coral reefs, seagrass beds, sandy, silty & muddy habitats
Depth Range 0 - 10 m (32 ft)
Gold Ring Cowrie Distribution