Mitra mitra, so called due to its resemblance to a bishops mitre is a species of large predatory sea snail. An attractive collectors shell this carnivorous, active predator feeds on smaller gastropods and bivalves. The shell is smooth, with a few spiral grooves towards the anterior end. The colour is white, with spiral rows of large irregular orange or red spots. This species lives in intertidal and sublittoral zones to a depth of around 80 m.
Price is per shell and vary between approximately 5 to 7cm in length.
It is a natural product so may have nicks, chips and scratches.
Environmental Note:
With our increasingly sophisticated lifestyles aided by modern technology we are forging an ever growing demand on our fragile world's natural resources. Alongside our desire to learn about and collect natural objects, it is essential not to lose sight of our mandate to manage and care for all our natural wonders - seashells are by no means the least of them.
The biggest threat to seashells is the destruction of habitat, with pollution being the number one killer. We dump vast quantities of sewage, rubbish and industrial waste into our oceans. Tough controls are required if we are to sustain our natural marine resources for future generations.
In recent years a convention on international endangered species (CITES) was formed. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants (Including marine life) does not threaten their survival.
Our suppliers take pride in recycling over 99% of their shell products from audited, sustainable fishing activities. It is their mandate to only work with responsible sources and through understanding and knowledge bring shells to today's generation without endangering species for generations to come.