Cypraea spadicea Swainson, 1836 Chestnut cowry |
photo by
Coltro, Marcus |
Family: | Cypraeidae (cowries) | |||
Max. size: | 7.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 45 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: USA to Mexico. | |||
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Biology: | It is found on rocks, usually in kelp beds from low intertidal to a depth of 45 meters (Ref. 865). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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