Cypraea obvelata Lamarck, 1810 Walled cowrie |
photo by
Coltro, Marcus |
Family: | Cypraeidae (cowries) | |||
Max. size: | 3.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m | |||
Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: Restricted to Polynesia. | |||
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Biology: | This common species is frequently collected in large quantities for the local Polynesian shellcraft industries (Ref. 349). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
Country info: | O: Ref. 103611. |