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Created 10/2/2022

Family Cypraeidae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Cypraea (Lyncina) aliciae

 

North Oahu, 42mm

 

ALICIA'S COWRY

Rare in crevices or under slabs deeper than 25 feet.  This is presumably a hybrid of Cypraea schilderorum and Cypraea sulcidentata since traits of both are present.  Attains 2 inches.  Endemic to Hawaii.