Yellow Ringed Cowrie |
Molluscs - Prosobranchs |
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| Family: Cypraeidae | SURG Catalogue Number: PROS0001 |
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| Genus: Cypraea |  |
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| Species: annulus | |||
| Distribution: Found throughout the SIMP. Seasonally very common in less accessible rock pools. Ranges throughout the Indo Pacific region. | |||
| Ecological Notes: Found in tidal rock pools and occasionally shallow reef. Usually concealed under rocks and in crevices. Often found in same habitat as C. moneta. | |||
| Additional Notes: The ivory or yellowish coloured shell with its bright orange ring om the dorsal surface gives this cowrie its common name - "Yellow ringed cowrie". See also PROS0001-1. The mantle is grey/black with a fine delicate pattern. Papillae are short and yellow/grey in colour. Egg masses are white. Grows to 30mm.. | |||
| Photographer: I Shaw | Date: 26/4/1987 | Location: N W Solitary Is. | Depth: 8m |
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