Beautiful Cypraea tigris featuring striking dark brown to nearly black spotting over a rich golden-yellow and creamy white background. This specimen displays bold, well-defined markings, a beautiful glossy finish, and an attractive, rounded shape.

The contrasting dark spots and warm golden coloration give this specimen excellent visual appeal. The aperture is beautifully developed, with clean white margins and prominent, well-defined teeth.

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: 3–10 meters

Collector: Local fisherman 

Measures: 71.76 mm

Quality: F++

Condition

F++ quality. Gorgeous dark spotting with excellent color contrast and a beautiful natural gloss. Well-developed aperture, nicely defined teeth, and an attractive overall shape.

Minor natural growth marks or surface imperfections may be present, consistent with the assigned F++ grade. A beautiful collector specimen with outstanding display appeal.

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