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Created 7/3/2024

Family Cypraeidae

TROPICAL WESTERN ATLANTIC

Cypraea (Macrocypraea) zebra



Key West, Florida, 4 feet
   

MEASLED COWRY

Locally common rocks or coral slabs in shallow water.  Ocellated spots along the side distiguish it from Deer Cowries.  Attains 4 inches.  North Carolina to Mexico and Brazil.