2,468 observationsNear Threatened
Tiger Cowry
Cypraea tigris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Mollusca βΊClass: Gastropoda βΊOrder: Littorinimorpha βΊFamily: Cypraeidae βΊGenus: Cypraea
About
Cypraea tigris, commonly known as the tiger cowrie, is a species of cowry, a large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Cypraeidae, the cowries.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Tiger Cowry is Cypraea tigris.
- Tiger Cowry belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Tiger Cowry belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Tiger Cowry belongs to the class Gastropoda.
- Tiger Cowry belongs to the order Littorinimorpha.
- Tiger Cowry belongs to the family Cypraeidae.
- Tiger Cowry belongs to the genus Cypraea.