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Updated 4/28/2026

Family Cypraeidae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Lyncina schilderorum var. aliceae

North Oahu, 42 mm

(David Lum collection)

 

ALICE'S COWRY

Rare in crevices or under slabs deeper than 25 feet.  This appears to be a hybrid of Schilder's and Groove-toothed cowries since traits of both are present.  Attains 1.7 inches, 42 mm.  Endemic to Hawaii.