Zoila kostini
NameZoila kostini
Scientific NameZoila kostini
Common NameKostin's Cowrie
FamilyCypraeidae
GenusZoila
Specieskostini
Geographic DistributionWestern Australia, specifically off Geraldton.
Habitatsubtidal
Identifying FeaturesGlossy, ovate cowrie shape; pale background with distinct irregular yellowish-brown spots; deep-water habitat (180m) off Western Australia.
Raritycommon
Description
A deep-water cowrie shell, ovate and highly glossy, featuring a pale cream to off-white background adorned with scattered, irregular yellowish-brown or orange-brown spots. The shell exhibits the characteristic smooth, polished surface typical of cowries.
