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Cypraea cervinneta -Kiener 1843 Panama Cowrie 2" 27-115mm rare $2.50 |
- Shell: Similar to Cypraea cervus, but smaller and more cylindrical. Light spots on brown, but a smaller shell which is more elongated and has darker teeth.
- Animal: mantle- very thick, velvety black, papillae- thick, dark grey to light grey from grey spot on base.
- Region: West Panama and Galapagos islands to southern end of Gulf of California.
- Habitat: Nocturnal- exposed at night, shallow water, often found above water in low tide.
- Notes: Eggs are 6mm wide.