Beautiful Lyncina vitellus (Linnaeus, 1758) from Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. A very attractive cowrie displaying a rich golden-brown dorsum covered with contrasting white spotting and a beautifully formed cream-colored base and aperture.

Specimen Data

Family: Cypraeidae
Species: Lyncina vitellus
Author: (Linnaeus, 1758)
Location: Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Method: Taken by local fisherman by diving
Depth: 3–5 meters
Date: June 2026
Size: 39.80 mm
Quality: F++/Gem

Condition

F++/Gem quality, as stated on the original collection data. Excellent natural gloss with strong dorsal spotting and a clean, well-developed aperture. Please examine photos carefully for exact condition.

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Tortugas Shell Collection

A beautiful worldwide Cypraeidae specimen selected for its quality, coloration, and display appeal.

Original collection data slip will be included with the specimen.