Flamingo Tongue Snail Canvas Print

A flamingo tongue snail reveals the patterned living tissue that covers its shell in this photograph from Jardines de la Reina, Cuba. Cobi Hay Yacobi’s image makes a small marine animal the subject of a portrait canvas. Three sizes let you choose how much space to give its colors and detail in your home or office.

What makes a flamingo tongue snail colorful

Cyphoma gibbosum is a small marine gastropod found in tropical waters of the western Atlantic, including the Caribbean. Its patterned covering is the mantle, a layer of living tissue that extends over the shell. The markings belong to that tissue, rather than being a permanent pattern on the shell beneath.

The animal can withdraw its mantle and expose the shell. It feeds on the living tissue of soft corals where it lives. The Wikipedia species account describes its mantle, range and feeding. This distinction between living animal and empty shell explains why a photograph records something a collected shell would not preserve.

A close view from Cuba

The flamingo tongue snail photograph draws attention to the mantle’s pattern and its pink and orange tones. Taken in Jardines de la Reina, it offers a detailed subject from the Caribbean within a vertical frame. The focus is the animal’s living appearance, with the patterned covering still visible.

Try considering the image from two distances when choosing a display position. Across a room, the colors can form the first impression; close to the canvas, you can follow the markings themselves. A wall alongside a chair or a low piece of furniture leaves room for both kinds of viewing.

Photographed in: Jardines de la Reina, Cuba – Atlantic Ocean

Canvas, wooden support and finish

Your flamingo tongue snail photograph is printed on matte canvas with non-toxic latex inks. It is stretched over a 0.75 in (1.9 cm) deep inner wooden frame of sustainably sourced pine. The photograph wraps around the edges. Hanging hardware is included, and the canvas arrives ready to hang without a decorative outer frame.

If your canvas arrives damaged or defective, contact us with a photo within 30 days of delivery for a free replacement.

The inner pine frame supports the stretched canvas. You can display its wrapped sides as supplied, or choose a decorative outer frame separately. If adding one, include its extra dimensions when you measure the available wall space.

Three sizes for your flamingo tongue snail print

• 8 × 12 in (20 × 30 cm) — $69 USD
• 20 × 30 in (51 × 76 cm) — $149 USD
• 24 × 36 in (61 × 91 cm) — $169 USD

Prices are in US dollars. Each size may vary by about 3 mm (1/8 in). Choose a flamingo tongue snail canvas by checking the available height above your furniture and the width beside any shelving. A paper outline helps compare the formats. For a different size, contact us.

Price and shipping

The flamingo tongue snail canvas starts at $69 USD, with free shipping to the USA, Canada and Australia. For other eligible countries, shipping depends on canvas size and quantity and is shown at checkout before payment. The English shop does not ship to the EU, the EEA or the UK. Outside the USA, import duties or taxes may apply.

The estimates below describe printing and delivery separately. Allow for both stages when planning a gift. Order confirmation is sent by email, and a tracking number follows when the canvas ships. You can have a gift delivered directly to the recipient’s address.

Display ideas from the room images

The room images place a flamingo tongue snail canvas against a limestone wall with a teak stool. The small version leans on the stool; the larger versions hang above it. The pairing offers a way to compare a vertical photograph with low wooden furniture, whether you are considering a sitting area or a corner of a study.

Another small animal to explore

For a different marine mollusk, see the striped Chromodoris quadricolor canvas. Read our marine life identification guide for a broader introduction to recognizing underwater animals. Compare the shapes and patterns, then select the print size that suits your wall.

About the Photographer

Cobi Hay Yacobi is a marine nature photographer specializing in underwater photography. He has been diving for over 20 years, with more than 1,000 dives in the Red Sea and around the world. Underwater cameras, dedicated lighting and patient observation shape his work.

Why Choose 2Dive?

The flamingo tongue snail print brings an original photograph from Cobi’s collection into your space. He selects his photographs from thousands of images, using underwater lighting to reveal the scene’s natural colors. Read about his diving and approach to photography on the About page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you ship, and how much does shipping cost?

We ship to the countries offered at checkout. Shipping is free to the USA, Canada and Australia. For other eligible countries, the first canvas costs US$25–US$36 to ship, depending on size, plus US$8 for each additional canvas. The total appears before payment. Outside the USA, import duties or taxes may apply. The English shop does not ship to the EU, the EEA or the UK.

How long do printing and delivery take?

Printing in the USA takes about 3 business days. After printing, delivery takes about 2–5 business days to the USA, or about 10–30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible countries. These are estimates; express shipping is not available.

How can I pay?

Available payment methods are shown at checkout. Payments are processed by an authorized payment provider.

How should I care for the flamingo tongue snail print?

Hang the canvas in a dry, ventilated room away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Clean only with a soft, dry cloth.

Can I add a frame?

The canvas arrives stretched over an inner wooden frame, ready to hang, without a decorative outer frame. You can display it as it is or add an outer frame separately. Contact us to discuss framing.

Can I order the flamingo tongue snail print in another size?

Contact us to discuss a size that is not listed on this page. Please check the options before placing your order.

What happens after I order the flamingo tongue snail print?

After payment, we email your order confirmation. Your canvas is printed to order in the USA. When it ships, we email a tracking number. Keep the confirmation as your copy of the order.

Can you send the flamingo tongue snail print straight to someone as a gift?

Yes. Enter the recipient’s address as the delivery address at checkout. We can ship the canvas directly to them in an eligible country.

How to Order the flamingo tongue snail print

1. Choose an available canvas size and quantity, then add the print to your basket.
2. Enter your name, email address, delivery address and phone number at checkout.
3. Review the size, quantity, delivery details, shipping charge and order total. Correct any errors before paying.
4. Complete payment using an available method. We email your order confirmation after payment; this is when the contract is formed.

Shipping and Cancellations

• Every canvas is printed to order in the USA within about 3 business days. Delivery after printing takes about 2–5 business days to the USA, or about 10–30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible countries.
• The image crop may vary slightly between sizes; the subject stays the focus.
• Available payment methods are shown at checkout. Payments are processed by an authorized payment provider.
• You’ll receive an order confirmation by email and a tracking number by email when your canvas ships. A gift can be shipped directly to the recipient’s address.
• Please see our Returns & Refunds policy.