Atlantic hairy triton Cymatium aquatile Linnaeus, 1758
Description: The shell has a blunt conical spire, with weak knobs. The opening extends far down, thus making the last winding appear to be larger. Over the outer shell is a soft skin-like layer with hair-like protrusions, called the periostracum. The living animal is white with dark, round spots. Color of the shell is usually brown. Size: the shell can reach up to 10 cm.
Habitat: The animal lives on coral reefs. Depth: ranges from 6 m down to 25 m.
Distribution: Occasional all over the Caribbean.
Remarks: In most countries it is illegal to bring back these shells from holidays. |