Trona stercoraria
NameTrona stercoraria
Scientific NameTrona stercoraria
Common NameAtlantic Deer Cowrie, Dung Cowrie
FamilyCypraeidae
GenusTrona
Speciesstercoraria
Geographic DistributionPrimarily found in the tropical West African waters, ranging from Senegal south to Angola, including the Cape Verde Islands.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)Ranges from 60 mm to 120 mm, with an average size often around 80-100 mm.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, heavy and glossy shell, dark brown mottled dorsum, prominent and numerous fine teeth lining the aperture, and distinct anterior and posterior canals. The overall shape is distinctly ovate and humped.
Raritycommon
Author CitationLinnaeus, 1758
Description
A large, heavy, and ovate cowrie shell, characterized by its highly glossy, dark brown dorsal surface, often mottled with irregular reddish-brown or lighter brown patches. The ventral side is typically a lighter cream to light brown, featuring a long, narrow aperture lined with numerous, fine, dark brown teeth. Both the anterior and posterior canals are well-defined. The shell's overall appearance is robust and somewhat humped.
