Arabic cowrie, Cypraea arabica, IV43330
Physical Description
Small ovoid cowrie shell with a thin outer shell and a smooth ventral surface with open partially formed mouth. The dorsal surface has an underlying wide blue and brown striped pattern, with a finer striped and spotted pattern overlaid onto it.
Field Collection
Haycock IslandMeasurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 23 x 28 x 48mmAll Rights Reserved