Snail – Mitra Mitra

Mitra Mitra Snail Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size: 80 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 16cm (6.4”)

Diet: Omnivore (Known to eat bristle worms)

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Unknown

Scientific Name:  Episcopal Miter

Other Names: Orange Spotted Mitra Snail, Orange Mitra Mitra Snail, Mitra Mitra Snail

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Mitra Mitra snails are a large predatory type of snail. These snails are rarely seen in the aquarium trade. Their scientific name is Episcopal Miter but are often referred to as Mitra snails Mitra Mitra snails, or Orange Spotted Mitra Snails. This snail is from the Mitridae family. Their maximum size is 6 ½”, and since these snails are so rarely seen in the hobby the lifespan of Mitra Mitra snails is still unknown. Mitra Mitra snails are omnivores that prefer to eat carrion, detritus, leftovers and worms (ex. Spaghetti and Bristle). Their minimum tank size is 80 gallons. These snails are peaceful and are coral and invertebrate safe. Although these snails are rarely seen in the hobby, they make excellent clean up crew members eating anything undesirable left in your tank.