Cyphoma gibbosum |
Distribution |

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Flamingo tongue |
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Flamingozunge |
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Flamingotong |
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Monnaie caraïbe à ocelles |
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Caracol de cinturita |
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The tropical Atlantic |
Substrate and environment |
Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species crawls on the seafloor
The species can be found between 2 and 15 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General behaviour of the species |
Species generally solitary
The animal is indifferent to the presence of humans
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 3 cm
Diet : Rods
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Relationship with humans |
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
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