Beck's cowrie
NameBeck's cowrie
Scientific NameErosaria beckii
Common NameBeck's cowrie
FamilyCypraeidae
GenusErosaria
Speciesbeckii
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and parts of the Indian Ocean.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)15-30
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, ovate and glossy shell, distinctive pattern of white spots (often ringed with brown) on a light brown background, and reddish-brown teeth within the aperture.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Gaskoin, 1836)
Description
A small, ovate, and highly glossy cowrie shell. The dorsal surface is typically a light brown or orange-brown base color, densely covered with numerous white spots of varying sizes. Many of these white spots are distinctly encircled by darker brown rings. The ventral side and columella are white, featuring a narrow aperture lined with prominent, often reddish-brown, teeth.
