{"product_id":"macrocypraea-zebra-zebra-cowrie-83-9-mm","title":"Macrocypraea zebra – Zebra Cowrie – 83.9 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 83.9 mm, this specimen displays a rich golden-brown dorsum highlighted by numerous pale spots and subtle darker mottling, giving it excellent visual contrast and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollected by a diver off Key West, Florida, this specimen exhibits the glossy enamel and distinctive patterning that make the Zebra Cowrie one of the most desirable Atlantic cowries.\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\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zebra Cowrie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Key West, Florida\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 83.9 mm (3.30”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSC #:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0713CYP-TSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA glossy specimen with strong color and attractive patterning. The shell retains excellent enamel and well-developed dentition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a visible growth scar and healed damage on the dorsum, as shown in the photographs. This natural feature does not detract from the specimen’s overall display quality and adds character to the shell.\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 largest and most recognizable cowries found in the western Atlantic. Its distinctive spotted pattern, polished surface, and impressive size make it a favorite among collectors of Caribbean and Florida marine shells.\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":48764402204916,"sku":"713","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/8193\/3044\/files\/IMG-6158.png?v=1782233301","url":"https:\/\/www.tortugasshellcollection.com\/products\/macrocypraea-zebra-zebra-cowrie-83-9-mm","provider":"Tortugas Shell Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}