Contracted Cowry Helmet

Cypraecassis coarctata

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

30 m

Description

Cypraecassis coarctata (G.B. Sowerby, 1825), is a member of the Cassidae Family of Helmet Shells, that that is also known as the Narrow-mouthed Helmet. A synonym is Cassis coarctata. Description They are cylindrical to egg-shaped with a low pointed spire.The exterior of the shell is sculpted with four rows of tubercles... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Costa Rica Cocos Island Peru Malpelo Island Costa Rica West +17 more in Seabook

Colors

transparent

white

brown

yellow

orange

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef

Social Behaviour

Solitary