Naria albuginosa
NameNaria albuginosa
Scientific NameNaria albuginosa
Common NameWhite-spotted Cowrie, Dusty Cowrie
FamilyCypraeidae
GenusNaria
Speciesalbuginosa
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including East Africa, the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Western Pacific, extending to parts of Australia.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)Ranges from approximately 15 mm to 35 mm, with some specimens reaching up to 40 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include the characteristic white spots on a darker background, the purplish-pink extremities and ventral margins, and the dark, prominent teeth lining the narrow aperture. The overall glossy texture and ovate shape are typical of cowries.
Raritycommon
Author CitationGmelin, 1791
Description
Naria albuginosa, commonly known as the White-spotted Cowrie or Dusty Cowrie, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Cypraeidae. This shell is characterized by its ovate, glossy form, adorned with distinctive white spots on a brownish-orange to reddish-brown background. The ventral side reveals a narrow, toothed aperture with a purplish-pink hue.
