Lyncina vitellus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Pacific deer cowrie
Lyncina vitellus
photo by Tabaranza, Don Geoff

Family:  Cypraeidae (cowries)
Max. size:  10 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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