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High Cockscomb

anoplarchus purpurescens

The High Cockscomb is a beautiful and colorful sea creature that lives in coral reefs. Its unique shape and vibrant colors make it a favorite among underwater explorers!

Lebensraum: Coral reefs in warm ocean waters

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The High Cockscomb is a bivalve mollusc with a uniquely ridged and folded shell that often appears purplish-brown. Its outer surface has distinctive, ruffled crests resembling a rooster's comb, making it easily identifiable among other oysters.

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High Cockscomb
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High Cockscomb

Kategorie

Invertebrate

Seltenheit

Rare

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

High Cockscomb oysters help keep ocean water sparkling clean. Wow!

Some High Cockscombs can live for over 30 years! Wow!

Their ruffled shells create mini-habitats for other tiny creatures. Wow!

They attach to surfaces for their entire adult life. Wow!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Water Purifier

High Cockscomb can filter many gallons of water daily because they feed by siphoning tiny particles, cleaning their marine environment.

Fähigkeit

Rock Solid Grip

High Cockscomb has a strong 'byssus' (special threads) that helps them firmly attach to rocks and corals, resisting strong currents.

Fähigkeit

Self-building Home

High Cockscomb can grow its shell with intricate layers, allowing them to build unique, complex reef structures over time.

Maße und Details

Lebenserwartung
30 Jahre
Average Depth
15 m
Filtration Rate
5 L/h
Average Shell Length
10 cm
Max Shell Length
25 cm

Ernährung und Fütterung

This oyster is a natural filter-feeder, straining tiny food particles from the surrounding water.

Hauptnahrung

  • phytoplankton
  • algae spores
  • detritus
  • bacteria

Nahrungssuche

  • Filter Feeding

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eats

Giant Triton

Charonia tritonis

This large sea snail preys on oysters.

eats

Common Octopus

Octopus vulgaris

Octopuses can skillfully open and eat oysters.

eats

Ornate Spiny Lobster

Panulirus ornatus

Lobsters may crush and consume oyster shells.

shelters

Neon Damselfish

Pomacentrus coelestis

Its complex shells create hiding spots for small fish.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Coral CockscombDancing CockscombRainbow Cockscomb

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Noch keine besonderen Sicherheitshinweise.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von High Cockscomb?

30 Jahre

Was frisst High Cockscomb?

This oyster is a natural filter-feeder, straining tiny food particles from the surrounding water.

Wo findet man High Cockscomb normalerweise?

Coral reefs in warm ocean waters

Wie jagt High Cockscomb?

Filter Feeding

Was ist der/die/das average Depth von High Cockscomb?

15 m

Was ist der/die/das filtration Rate von High Cockscomb?

5 L/h

Was ist der/die/das average Shell Length von High Cockscomb?

10 cm

Was ist der/die/das max Shell Length von High Cockscomb?

25 cm

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