Bistolida brevidentata
NameBistolida brevidentata
Scientific NameBistolida brevidentata
Common NameShort-toothed Cowrie
FamilyCypraeidae
GenusBistolida
Speciesbrevidentata
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa.
Average Size (mm)15
Identifying FeaturesRelatively small size for a cowrie, ovate and somewhat elongated shell, pale and often subtly patterned dorsal surface, and short, fine teeth along the aperture (though not visible in the provided dorsal view).
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Sowerby, 1870)
Description
A species of small to medium-sized cowrie shell, characterized by its ovate and somewhat elongated shape. The shell surface is smooth and glossy, typically exhibiting a pale, whitish to light beige or cream coloration. It may have faint, diffuse, irregular brown or purplish-brown spots or blotches, sometimes forming indistinct bands, though these are not clearly visible in the provided image. The base is usually white or cream, and the aperture features short, fine teeth.
