Pacific Deer Cowrie, Cypraea vitellus, IV10389

Physical Description

Small bulbous cowrie shell with a thick shell wall. The ventral and lateral sides are light brown with a dotted pattern and a shiny surface, and the underside is matte cream coloured.

Provenance

Distribution of species: Indo-Pacific

Distribution of species: New Zealand

Field Collection

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 18 x 35 x 22mm