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Updated 3/20/2025

Family Cypraeidae

WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII

Cypraea (Mauritia) maculifera maculifera

Makapu'u, Oahu, 2 feet, 57mm

 

Juvenile, Makapu'u, Oahu, 2 feet, 60mm

 

Juvenile Reticulated Cowry, Sharks Cove, Oahu, 25 feet, 90mm

Juvenile, Sharks Cove, Oahu, 25 feet

 

Juvenile, Makapu'u tidepool, Oahu

Ka'ohe, Hawai'i, 20 feet

 

Mala Wharf, Maui, 20 feet

 

Makapu'u Pinnacle, Oahu, 20 feet

 

Blowhole, Oahu, 20 feet

 

Subadult, Sea Cave, Oahu, 20 feet

PACIFIC RETICULATED COWRY

Common in rough shallow water in holes and under large slabs.  Juveniles are gray with wavy brown lines.  Attains 4.5 inches.  Philippines to Hawaii.