Bistolida goodalli
NameBistolida goodalli
Scientific NameBistolida goodalli
Common NameGoodall's Cowrie
FamilyCypraeidae
GenusBistolida
Speciesgoodalli
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, particularly widespread in the central and western Pacific Ocean, including areas like Hawaii, French Polynesia, and the Cook Islands.
Average Size (mm)10-25
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, ovate shape, smooth glossy shell, and the characteristic pale coloration with a central yellowish-brown dorsal blotch. The aperture is narrow with fine teeth.
Dietcarnivore
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Sowerby I, 1832)
Description
A small, ovate cowrie shell, characterized by its smooth, glossy surface. The shell is predominantly white or pale cream, often adorned with irregular, diffuse yellowish to orange-brown blotches or spots on the dorsal surface. The aperture is narrow and typically lined with fine teeth.
