Beautiful Monetaria annulus (Linnaeus, 1758) from Wera, Bima, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. 

Nice example of an unusual variation of the well-known Monetaria annulus. The dorsum is dark with dark gold rings. There is faint white spotting on the margins displaying the alboguttata color form.

Specimen Data

Family: Cypraeidae
Species: Monetaria annulus
Author: (Linnaeus, 1758)
Location: Wera, Bima, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Method: Taken by local fisherman by diving
Depth: 3–5 meters
Date: June 2026
Size: 22.50 mm
Quality: Gem

Condition

Gem quality. Excellent natural gloss with a strong, well-defined dorsal ring and clean aperture and teeth. Please examine photos carefully for exact condition.

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Tortugas Shell Collection

A beautiful worldwide Cypraeidae specimen selected for its quality and appearance.

Original collection data slip will be included with the specimen.