Little Deer Cowry
NameLittle Deer Cowry
Scientific NameMacrocypraea cervinetta
Common NameLittle Deer Cowry
FamilyCypraeidae
GenusMacrocypraea
Speciescervinetta
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific, with specific mention of Panama, indicating a range along the Central American coast.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)60
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its ovate, polished brown shell with numerous white spots, and the distinctive dark brown teeth lining the aperture. Its common size of around 60 mm is also characteristic.
Author CitationNot specified
Description
A medium-sized, ovate, and highly polished cowry shell. The dorsal surface is typically a rich brown, often with a darker transverse band, adorned with numerous distinct white spots of varying sizes. The ventral side is lighter, cream to light tan, featuring a long, narrow aperture lined with prominent dark brown teeth. This specimen is shown in both dorsal and ventral views.
