Beautiful Cypraea tigris displaying a creamy ivory background with scattered brown and grayish-purple spotting. This specimen features an attractive, rounded shape, a glossy surface, and a nicely developed aperture with well-defined teeth.

The soft cream coloration and delicate spotting create an appealing contrast, making this a very attractive specimen for any Cypraeidae collection.

Collected by a local fisherman while diving off Massalima Island, Indonesia.

Specimen Data

Family: Cypraeidae

Species: Cypraea tigris

Author: Linnaeus, 1758

Location: Massalima Island, Indonesia

Method: Diver collected

Depth: 5–10 meters

Date: July 2026

Collector: Local fisherman

Measures: 66.08 mm

Quality: F++

Condition

F++ quality. Attractive creamy coloration with naturally scattered spots and a beautiful glossy finish. Nicely developed aperture with well-defined teeth and good overall shape.

Some minor surface imperfections and natural growth marks may be present, consistent with the assigned F++ grade. Overall, a very attractive collector specimen with excellent display appeal.

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