Record (Lizard Island Field Guide)

Record details

Helmet Shell (species: Cassis cornuta)
Observed by Alex Vail
Sun, 1 Nov 2015 12:00:14

Location details

  • Big Vicki's reef

  • Marine specimens found at a depth between 3 m and 6 metres.

Details about the specimen

  • 1 specimen. (exact)
  • specimen dead when found.
  • specimen left in natural environment.
  • Reproduction was not occurring.

Large specimen, about 40cm long. Seen over several consecutive days in the same area, sometimes partially buried in sand.