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> Cypraea (Monetaria) moneta
Updated 3/19/2014
Family
Cypraeidae
INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII
Cypraea
(Monetaria) moneta
Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, 2 feet,
28mm
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Kaiona, Oahu, 1 foot, 19mm
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Waimanalo, Oahu, 1 foot
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Makapu'u tidepool, Oahu |
Kahalu'u tidepool, Hawaii |
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Kahalu'u tidepool, Hawaii |
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Moku o Loe, Kaneohe Bay, Oahu |
Kaloko,
Oahu |
Kaloko,
Oahu
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Juvenile, Halepalaoa, Lana'i, 4 feet |
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MONEY COWRY
Rare except on Maui and
Hawaii, it is abundant everywhere else in the Indo-West Pacific. Used as
currency in many countries until the 1800's. Found exposed during the day on weed-covered rocks on
silty sand or wave benches in shallow water. Has an attractive zebra-striped
mantle. Attains 1.5 inch. |
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