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Cypraea decipiens -Smith 1880 Decipiens Cowrie 2" 42-62mm Rare to Scarce |
- Shell: Chubby and humped- Pyriform. Rich brown with small patches and dorsal line of cream, base is deep brown and orange.
- Animal: Mantle- brilliant orange-brown with short, black, conical papillae.
- Region: Northwest Australia, Mangrove Point.
- Habitat: Thick, yellow sponges, deep-water.
- Notes: Fresh specimens often found on beach, live specimens trawled 2 miles out.