The Mitridae Family includes 455 species comprising 7 subfamilies (Mitrinae (15 genus), Imbricariinae (6), Isarinae (2), Cylindromitrinae (2), Strigatellinae (1), Pleioptygmatinae (1), ...)
and 36 genus (Scabricola (38 species), Strigatella (37), Nebularia (35), Imbricaria (35), Pseudonebularia (32), Isara (32), ...)

Phylum      : Mollusca
 Class       : ⤷Gastropoda 
  Subclass    : ⤷Caenogastropoda 
   Order       : ⤷Neogastropoda 
    Superfamily : ⤷Mitroidea 
     Family      : ⤷Mitridae

Common name : mitre shells

Aspect : elongated, spindle-shaped, often thick and robust with a pointed spire and a narrow aperture; exhibit intricate sculptures, including spiral ridges, axial ribs, or nodules; colors vary widely, from vibrant reds, purples, and yellows to more subdued whites or browns, often with intricate patterns; sizes range from small (1–2 cm) to moderately large (up to 15 cm); most Mitridae lack an operculum

Feeding : carnivorous (polychaete worms, speanut worms or small crustaceans)

Environment : most diverse in the Indo-West Pacific, with significant populations around Australia, the Philippines, and the Indian Ocean; in tropical and subtropical marine environments, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, though some species occur in temperate waters; in coral reefs, sandy or muddy bottoms and rocky shores; from shallow intertidal zones to deeper waters (100m)