Palmadusta humphreyii
NamePalmadusta humphreyii
Scientific NamePalmadusta humphreyii
Common NameHumphrey's Cowrie
FamilyCypraeidae
GenusPalmadusta
Specieshumphreyii
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including the Western Pacific (e.g., Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, parts of Australia).
Average Size (mm)15-30 mm
Identifying FeaturesBright red-orange, papillose mantle that often obscures the shell; white shell with prominent reddish-brown spots; relatively small size for a cowrie; characteristic cowrie shell shape with a narrow aperture; fringed siphon.
Dietcarnivore
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Gray, 1825)
Description
A living specimen of Palmadusta humphreyii, commonly known as Humphrey's Cowrie, displaying its vibrant red-orange mantle fully extended and partially covering the shell. The mantle is covered with numerous small papillae, giving it a textured appearance. The visible portion of the shell is white with distinct reddish-brown spots. The animal is shown on a rocky substrate, likely in a marine reef environment.
