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Updated 10/14/2025

Family Cypraeidae

CENTRAL PACIFIC / HAWAII

Cypraea (Lyncina) schilderorum

Makaha, Oahu, 25 feet, 30mm

 

SCHILDER'S COWRY

Uncommon under slabs at scuba depths.  Thick shell with white base and fine teeth.  Attains 2 inches.  Hawaii & the Central Pacific.