| Cypraeidae (cowries) |
| 10.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
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benthic; marine; depth range - 10 m |
| Indo-Pacific. |
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Shell is smooth and shiny, with an elliptical to egg-like shape. Brown, with distinctive variable fine dark brown line patterns on the dorsal surface and black spots on the two sides. Ventral surface appears cream to gray. Aperture is long and narrow, without an operculum. Both upper and lower lips are lined with small teeth. |
| Collected for food by coastal populations in many areas. Shell used in shellcraft or sold for collections (Ref. 349). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| harmless |
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