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Offered here is a beautiful Cypraea isabella (Linnaeus, 1758) cowrie from Mindanao, Philippines, accompanied by its original collection data.
This is an especially attractive Gem-quality specimen, displaying a glossy ivory-cream dorsum covered with fine brown longitudinal markings and contrasting warm orange-brown coloration at the terminals. The shell has excellent natural gloss, strong pattern definition, and presents beautifully from every angle.
Specimen Details
Scientific name: Cypraea isabella Linnaeus, 1758
Family: Cypraeidae
Size: 27.70 × 15.05 mm
Weight: 3.29 g
Locality: Mindanao, Philippines
Collected: 2009
Habitat: Collected near coral reef
Original collection label included
Original recorded size: 27.7 mm
The original collector's 27.7 mm measurement corresponds exactly with our current length measurement.
Although Cypraea isabella is considered a common species, this particular shell stands out for its attractive coloration, strong linear patterning, excellent gloss, overall quality, and documented collection history.
Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and show the exact specimen you will receive. The original collection label shown in the photographs will accompany the shell.
A beautiful, well-documented example for the serious cowrie collector or a quality addition to any worldwide shell collection.
