Martin's cowrie
NameMartin's cowrie
Scientific NameErosaria martini
Common NameMartin's cowrie
FamilyCypraeidae
GenusErosaria
Speciesmartini
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, including regions such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of the Western Pacific.
Average Size (mm)25-35
Identifying FeaturesGlossy, ovate shell with a pale background and numerous small brown spots. The aperture is relatively narrow with strong, well-developed teeth that may extend onto the columellar and labial callus. The terminals are slightly beaked.
Rarityrare
Author Citation(Schepman, 1907)
Description
A small to medium-sized, glossy cowrie shell, characterized by its ovate shape and distinctive spotted pattern. The shell is smooth and highly polished, with a relatively narrow aperture lined with prominent teeth.
