Pink-Circled Simnia
Tiny Pink-Circled Simnia
The Simnia in this photo is very small. The pink circles are barely visible.
| Name: | Pink-Circled Simnia |
| Scientific Name: | Cymbovula sp. |
| Family: | Allied Cowries |
| Taxonomic: | Ovulidae |
| ID Group: | Snails, Clams & Shells |
| Size: | up to 0.75 in. |
| Depth Range: | On the reef (10 – 60 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen very rarely |
This Simnia has a white mantle with irregular pink circles. The shell is elongated and gradually becomes narrower toward both ends.
The Pink-Circled Simnia feeds on Gorgonians.