Beautiful Monetaria caputserpentis (Linnaeus, 1758) from Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. This is an attractive cowrie with a deep dark-brown dorsal margin surrounding a richly patterned center, contrasted by a clean, creamy aperture and well-defined teeth.

Specimen Data

Family: Cypraeidae
Species: Monetaria caputserpentis
Author: (Linnaeus, 1758)
Location: Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Method: Taken by local fisherman by diving
Depth: 5–8 meters
Date: June 2026
Size: 30.79 mm

Condition

Beautiful glossy specimen with strong coloration and pattern. Original data indicates F++/Gem. Please examine the photos carefully for exact condition.

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