Arabic cowrie, Cypraea arabica, IV43336

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 Island

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 15 x 18 x 37mm