Signature Flamingo (Cyphoma signatum)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Cyphoma signatum
- Common name
- Signature Flamingo
- Category
- Molluscs
- Family
- Ovulidae
- Genus
- Cyphoma
- Size
- 12–18 cm
- Depth
- 2–30 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic
- Ocean zones
- Caribbean, Eastern Pacific
Description
Small gastropod gorgonian predator, Caribbean.
Photo of Signature Flamingo
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Signature Flamingo?
- Signature Flamingo (Cyphoma signatum) reaches 12–18 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Signature Flamingo?
- Signature Flamingo is found between 2–30 m deep.
- Is the Signature Flamingo dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Signature Flamingo?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Signature Flamingo?
- Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.
Other species in the genus Cyphoma
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 419732)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5192693)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia