Thick-edged Cowry
NameThick-edged Cowry
Scientific NameMauritia eglantina
Common NameThick-edged Cowry
FamilyCypraeidae
GenusMauritia
Specieseglantina
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, ranging from East Africa to the central Pacific Ocean.
Average Size (mm)Ranges from approximately 40 to 90 mm, with an average size typically between 60 and 70 mm.
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include the ovate, glossy shell with three prominent dark brown transverse bands, and the distinctive mantle covered with numerous branched papillae. The thickened margins of the shell also contribute to its common name.
Raritycommon
Author CitationDuclos, 1833
Description
This image displays a living Thick-edged Cowry (*Mauritia eglantina*) with its mantle fully extended, largely enveloping its shell. The mantle is translucent, pale, and covered with numerous branched, tree-like papillae, which serve as camouflage. The shell, partially visible through the mantle, is ovate and glossy, featuring a light background adorned with distinct, broad, dark brown transverse bands. The animal's prominent tentacles are also visible.
