Cypraeidae (cowries) |
10.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m |
Indo-Pacific. |
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The unusual beauty of its contrasted colour pattern makes the shell a favourite of many collectors (Ref. 349). Under slabs or in large coral heads, either on the external slope or in protected areas of the reef. Egg capsules densely laid in a big cluster about as wide as the length of the adult shell (Ref. 349). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
Appears in the local markets in the northern part (Ref. 349). Known from Eastern Samar and throughout the Philippines (Ref. 821). C: Refs. 349, 821, 86518, 121724, 128987; M: Ref. 349; O: Ref. 821. |
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