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> Naria ostergaardi
Updated 4/28/2026
Family
Cypraeidae
HAWAII - ENDEMIC
Naria ostergaardi 
OSTERGAARD'S
COWRY
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Very rarely found
alive under coral rubble deeper than 50 feet. It is so rare that
beachworn shells remain desirable. The unmarked white base distinguishes it from Honey and
Porous
cowries. Attains 1 inch, 25 mm. Endemic to Hawaii.
Formerly known as Cypraea ostergaardi. |
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