Zoila jeaniana
NameZoila jeaniana
Scientific NameZoila jeaniana
Common NameJean's Cowry
FamilyCypraeidae
GenusZoila
Speciesjeaniana
Geographic DistributionEndemic to Western Australia, found off the coast of Western Australia.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)70-120
Identifying FeaturesLarge size for a Zoila species, distinctive dark brown/black blotching on a lighter background, highly glossy surface, humped dorsum, and prominent terminal beaks. The pattern is typically irregular and somewhat reticulated.
Rarityrare
Author CitationCate, 1968
Description
A large, highly glossy cowry shell, ovate and somewhat humped in shape. The dorsal surface is predominantly dark brown to black with irregular, mottled patterns over a lighter, creamy or light brown background. The margins are often lighter and calloused. The shell exhibits the characteristic narrow aperture of cowries, with distinct terminal beaks.
