Umbilia armeniaca
NameUmbilia armeniaca
Scientific NameUmbilia armeniaca
Common NameApricot Cowrie
FamilyCypraeidae
GenusUmbilia
Speciesarmeniaca
Geographic DistributionEndemic to Southern Australia, found off the coasts of South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania.
Average Size (mm)70-120
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, heavy shell, distinctive apricot to orange-brown color, smooth and highly glossy surface, and a characteristic ovate-pyriform shape with a flattened base.
Rarityrare
Author Citation(Verco, 1912)
Description
A large and highly prized species of cowrie, known for its distinctive apricot to orange-brown coloration. The shell is heavy, ovate to pyriform in shape, and possesses a smooth, glossy surface. It is a deep-water species, making it relatively rare and sought after by collectors.
