Isabella Cowry
NameIsabella Cowry
Scientific NameLuria isabella
Common NameIsabella Cowry
FamilyCypraeidae
GenusLuria
Speciesisabella
Geographic DistributionWidespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, Indian Ocean, and across the Pacific to Hawaii.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)Ranges from approximately 20 to 50 mm in length, with some specimens reaching up to 60 mm.
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its elongated, cylindrical and glossy shell, the pale background color with fine dark longitudinal lines, and the characteristic orange/reddish tips at both ends. The smooth, porcelain-like surface is also a hallmark of cowries.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Linnaeus, 1758)
Description
The image displays an Isabella Cowry, *Luria isabella*, positioned next to a cluster of its pale yellow egg capsules, indicating a reproductive phase. The shell is characteristically elongated and smooth, typical of the cowry family. The animal's mantle is retracted, revealing the shell's distinctive patterns and colors.
