Description:-

shell large, heavy solid and inflated, dorsal surface bulged; base flat, slightly concave, devoid of markings; colour dorsally bluish gray; to creamy white; speckled with small black scattered irregular brown or purplish spots all over dorsal surface; slightly yellowish red longitudinal stripe seen on dorsal surface; margins smooth;

Threats:-

Not reported

Remark:-

It is one of the largest among cowry shells. Franklin and Laladhas recorded the occurrence of this species from Kerala coast

Habitat:-

continental shelf; inter tidal; shallow subtidal; rocky substrates; coral reefs

Synonyms:-

References:-

Franklin, J.B. and Laladhas, K.P. 2014. Marine Gastropods of Kerala. Kerala State Biodiversity Board. 186pp.