Beautiful Cypraea tigris Linnaeus, 1758 from the South Sulawesi Islands, Indonesia. This Tiger Cowrie has a beautifully polished surface with strong dark spotting over a creamy background and a distinctive brown-orange dorsal line.

Specimen Data

Family: Cypraeidae
Species: Cypraea tigris
Author: Linnaeus, 1758
Location: South Sulawesi Islands, Indonesia
Method: Taken by local fisherman by diving
Depth: 5–8 meters
Size: 55.33 mm
Quality: Gem

Condition

Gem quality. Excellent glossy surface, attractive natural coloration and spotting, clean aperture, and well-preserved teeth. Please examine photos carefully for exact condition.

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Tortugas Shell Collection

A beautiful smaller Cypraea tigris and an excellent addition to a Cypraeidae or worldwide specimen collection.

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