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Atlantic Grey Cowrie

 

Aspect: Shiny light brown elongated shell (more usually this colour than grey).
Population: Occasional.
Notable feature: Shell is covered with the animal's mantle boasting randomly scattered dark brown dots. 
Environment: Usually hides in recesses, hence scarce appearance.
Behaviour: Feeds on sponges or vegetals.
  • French designation: Porcelaine Grise de l'Atlantique
  • Latin designation: Luria cinerea (sometimes Cypraea cinerea or Talparia cinerea)
  • Creole designation: -
  • Latin family: Cypraeaidae
  • Size (cm): 3 (max)
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