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Created 2/26/2026

Family Cypraeidae

INDIAN OCEAN

Palmadusta diluculum



Zanzibar, Tanzania, 3 feet, 23mm

DAWN COWRY

Fairly common under rocks in shallow water.  Attains 1.4 inches, 36mm.  South Africa to Kenya and Sri Lanka.  Formerly known as Cypraea diluculum.