{"product_id":"macrocypraea-zebra-zebra-cowrie-65-2-mm","title":"Macrocypraea zebra – Zebra Cowrie – 65.2 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am pleased to offer this attractive specimen of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacrocypraea zebra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Linnaeus, 1758), commonly known as the Zebra Cowrie. Measuring 65.2 mm, this specimen displays warm golden-brown coloration with a pale dorsal band and scattered white spotting characteristic of the species. The shell retains a glossy finish and strong visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollected by a diver in Key West, Florida, this specimen represents one of the Atlantic’s most recognizable cowries and is a great addition to any Florida or Caribbean collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cypraeidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacrocypraea zebra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Linnaeus, 1758)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Key West, FL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diver Collected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 65.2 mm (2.57”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0715CYP-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA solid collector specimen with excellent gloss, attractive coloration, and well-developed dentition. The shell displays a pleasing pale dorsal band and good overall pattern contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor natural wear and growth-related imperfections are present, including a small repaired area near the anterior end. Nothing distracting, and the shell presents very well for display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e F+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and condition assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Zebra Cowrie is among the most sought-after Atlantic cowries, prized for its polished surface, distinctive spotting, and variable coloration. Diver-collected specimens from the Florida Keys remain highly desirable among collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour specimen will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortugas Shell Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare and unusual shells from the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. Thank you for supporting Tortugas Shell Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tortugas Shell Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48764418621684,"sku":"715","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-6160.png?v=1782233800","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/macrocypraea-zebra-zebra-cowrie-65-2-mm","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}