Erronea vredenburgi
NameErronea vredenburgi
Scientific NameErronea vredenburgi
Common NameVredenburg's Cowrie
FamilyCypraeidae
GenusErronea
Speciesvredenburgi
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas like the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Average Size (mm)15-30
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy, ovate shell; reddish-brown dorsal coloration with distinct darker spots; spotted margins and base; characteristic cowrie shape.
Rarityrare
Author Citation(Schilder, 1927)
Description
A small to medium-sized cowrie shell, characterized by its smooth, glossy, ovate form. The dorsal surface is typically reddish-brown to tan, adorned with darker brown spots that are often more concentrated towards the margins. The base is lighter, usually whitish or cream, with distinct dark spots along the margins and sometimes on the teeth. The shell exhibits the classic cowrie shape with a flattened base and a narrow, toothed aperture (though the aperture is not clearly visible in this dorsal view). The specimen in the image shows a rich reddish-brown dorsal color with scattered darker spots, resting on a sandy substrate.
