Palmadusta lutea
NamePalmadusta lutea
Scientific NamePalmadusta lutea
Common NameYellow Cowrie
FamilyCypraeidae
GenusPalmadusta
Specieslutea
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and parts of Australia.
Average Size (mm)15-30
Identifying FeaturesThe most striking identifying feature in the living animal is its bright orange to reddish-orange mantle, densely covered with small, white, pointed papillae, which completely envelops the shell. The overall small, ovate cowrie shape is also characteristic.
Raritycommon
Author CitationGmelin, 1791
Description
A small marine gastropod, commonly known as the Yellow Cowrie, belonging to the family Cypraeidae. The image displays a living specimen with its mantle fully extended, completely covering the shell. The mantle is a striking bright orange to reddish-orange, adorned with numerous small, white, pointed papillae. The animal is observed on a sandy and rubbly substrate, characteristic of its natural habitat.
