Notocypraea dissecta
NameNotocypraea dissecta
Scientific NameNotocypraea dissecta
Common NameDissected Cowrie
FamilyCypraeidae
GenusNotocypraea
Speciesdissecta
Geographic DistributionEndemic to southern Australia, primarily found in South Australia and Western Australia.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)15-35
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy, ovate shell with a pale background color and often subtle, irregular brownish-orange spotting. The aperture is narrow with fine teeth, typical of cowries.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Iredale, 1931)
Description
Notocypraea dissecta, commonly known as the Dissected Cowrie, is a species of marine gastropod mollusk belonging to the family Cypraeidae. The shell is typically ovate, smooth, and highly glossy, characteristic of cowries. Its coloration is generally pale cream to light fawn, often adorned with irregular, faint, brownish-orange blotches or spots on the dorsum. The base and margins are usually white or very pale. This species is endemic to southern Australia.
