Walker's
cowrie
Cypraea walkeri/Erronea walkeri
walkeri
Family Cypraeidae
updated
Oct 08
Where
seen? This
small cowrie was seen on Cyrene Reef. It is globally considered uncommon.
Features: 2-2.5cm. The shell is somewhat pear-shaped
and has a broad dark bar across the top, dark spots on the base. The
shell opening is violet with short, tan 'teeth'. The body mantle is
red with white branching finger-like structures (papillae) while the
foot is red with some white dots or blotches. |
Cyrene Reef, Jul 08
Photo shared byChim Chee Kong on his
flickr. |
Cyrene Reef, Jul 08 |
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Cyrene Reef, Jul 08 |
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Acknowledgements
Grateful
thanks to Chim Chee Kong for identifying this snail on his
flickr.
Links
References
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Graham Brash, Singapore. 145 pp.