Breger's cowrie
NameBreger's cowrie
Scientific NameLyncina bregeriana
Common NameBreger's cowrie
FamilyCypraeidae
GenusLyncina
Speciesbregeriana
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as New Caledonia, Loyalty Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, and Tonga.
Average Size (mm)50-60
Identifying FeaturesIts distinctive reddish-brown, glossy, ovate shell with lighter mottling, combined with the characteristic mantle covered in white, often branched papillae, are key identifying features. The shell lacks dorsal grooves or humps.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Crosse, 1868)
Description
Breger's cowrie is a species of marine gastropod mollusk belonging to the family Cypraeidae. It is characterized by its glossy, ovate shell, typically reddish-brown with lighter mottling. The living animal extends a mantle covered with distinctive white papillae over its shell, as seen in the image, providing protection and aiding in camouflage.
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