West Indian Simnia
In this photo, there are three West Indian Simnias.
| Name: | West Indian Simnia |
| Scientific Name: | Cymbovula acicularis |
| Family: | Allied Cowries |
| Taxonomic: | Ovulidae |
| ID Group: | Snails, Clams & Shells |
| Size: | up to 0.5 in. |
| Depth Range: | On the reef (10 – 60 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Not usually seen |
This Simnia has a mantle that is purple, yellow, or green, often purple with small pale spots.
The West Indian Simnia feeds on Gorgonians and can change the color of its mantle to blend in with its host.