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Is this an unusual pattern for a Cypraea tigris? - MarkLF - 06-08-2012
One of my favorite's in my small collection anyway.
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Re: Is this an unusual pattern for a Cypraea tigris? - paul monfils - 06-08-2012
I'd say a little unusual, but well within normal range of pattern.
Re: Is this an unusual pattern for a Cypraea tigris? - Bart - 06-09-2012
It's a nice Cypraea tigris L. But this extremely common species can be found in a wide variety of colours and patterns. Not one looks alike. Specimens with a nice dorsal line like yours are nice of course but not uncommon to find...
Re: Is this an unusual pattern for a Cypraea tigris? - Orepaul87 - 08-28-2012
I look atthe shape of this shell and wonder where it was collected. I'm thinking Cyp pantherina. Either way a nice shell.