Erroneous Cowry
NameErroneous Cowry
Scientific NameErronea errones
Common NameErroneous Cowry
FamilyCypraeidae
GenusErronea
Specieserrones
Geographic DistributionWidespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region, from East Africa to the central Pacific Ocean.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)20
Identifying FeaturesKey features include the mottled brown dorsal pattern, the pale, unspotted base, the finely toothed aperture, and the often purplish interior of the aperture. The shell is relatively flattened compared to some other cowry species.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Linnaeus, 1758)
Description
The Erroneous Cowry is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Cypraeidae. Its shell is typically ovate to subcylindrical, smooth, and glossy, characterized by a mottled brown dorsal surface and a pale base. The aperture is narrow and lined with fine teeth.
