Artificial Reef Field Guide: Cancellaria cooperi
| Common Name | Cooper's Nutmeg |
| Code(s) | CACO |
| Id Number | 454 |
| Taxa | Invertebrate |
| Mobility | Mobile |
| Colonial / Solitary | Solitary |
| Typical Substrate Type | Soft |
Species Description
A high-spiraled, large shell with two columellar folds and a slightly concave shoulder. Color is yellow brown, with dark brown, thin, spiral lines. Height of shell 40-90 mm. No operculum and has a short anterior canal.
Species Habitat
Uncommon on offshore sandy bottoms.
Species Range
Monterey Bay, California to San Benito Island, Central Baja California, Mexico.
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