Barycypraea teulerei
NameBarycypraea teulerei
Scientific NameBarycypraea teulerei
Common NameTeulere's Cowrie
FamilyCypraeidae
GenusBarycypraea
Speciesteulerei
Geographic DistributionPrimarily found in the Arabian Sea, off the coasts of Oman and Yemen.
Average Size (mm)75
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, highly glossy surface, distinctive humped and ovate shape, and the characteristic dark reddish-brown dorsal blotch. The anterior and posterior ends are somewhat beaked.
Dietcarnivore
Rarityrare
Author Citation(Cazenavette, 1846)
Description
A highly prized and rare species of cowrie, known for its distinctive shape and color patterns. The shell is large, glossy, and ovate, with a prominent dorsal blotch.
