Schilder's Cowry
NameSchilder's Cowry
Scientific NameLyncina schilderorum
Common NameSchilder's Cowry
FamilyCypraeidae
GenusLyncina
Speciesschilderorum
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, particularly known from the Hawaiian Islands, but also found in other parts of the Pacific Ocean.
Average Size (mm)30-70 mm (average around 40-50 mm)
Identifying FeaturesThe most distinctive feature is the pattern of transverse white bands across the reddish-brown dorsal surface. The shell is highly polished and glossy. The margins are often finely ribbed or striate, and the aperture is narrow with numerous fine teeth on both the columellar and labial sides.
Raritycommon
Author CitationIredale, 1939
Description
A medium-sized cowry shell, ovate and somewhat flattened dorsally, with a highly glossy surface. It is characterized by distinct transverse white bands on a reddish-brown background. The aperture is narrow and lined with numerous fine teeth.
