Cribrarula gravida
NameCribrarula gravida
Scientific NameCribrarula gravida
Common NameGravida Cowrie
FamilyCypraeidae
GenusCribrarula
Speciesgravida
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas around the Philippines and Indonesia.
Average Size (mm)15-30
Identifying FeaturesSmall, ovate, and highly polished shell with a smooth surface. The aperture is narrow and lined with distinct, white teeth. Its somewhat flattened dorsal profile is also a key feature.
Raritycommon
Author CitationSchilder, 1944
Description
A small, ovate, and highly glossy cowrie shell, characterized by its smooth, polished surface. The shell is typically creamy white to pale beige, with a narrow, distinctly toothed aperture. This species often exhibits a somewhat dorsally flattened profile.
