shells from oahu north shore
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02-26-2008, 07:31 PM,
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shells from oahu north shore
What are these? Â I think the lower one is part of the Cypraeidae family (glossy, brown/beige/tan), but the top one doesn't fit any of the families listed on the family ID site. Â
<a href="http://www.badongo.com/pic/3026197" target="_blank"><!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.badongo.com/pic/3026197">http://www.badongo.com/pic/3026197</a><!-- m --></a> <a href="http://www.badongo.com/pic/3026229" target="_blank"><!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.badongo.com/pic/3026229">http://www.badongo.com/pic/3026229</a><!-- m --></a> Do these have common names? North Shore Oahu is certainly not a seashell heaven, but these are very different from what I regularly found on the East Coast of the US. Sorry for the pictures; will try to do better next time. Â I think it needs a flash. Â Â Thanks for your help!! |
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02-27-2008, 10:23 AM,
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shells from oahu north shore
Hi there. Top shell is Drupa ricinus the Prickly Pacific Drupe, widespread in the Indo-Pacific region.
Lower shell is Cypraea caputserpentis caputophidii, the Hawaiian Snake's-head Cowry. This subspecies is endemic to Hawaii, and I believe it is being raised in status to a full species. Dave |
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02-27-2008, 11:18 AM,
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shells from oahu north shore
Yep, I googled the prickly pacific drupe and I see it--this one is worn, but still has a green tone to it and snaggly teeth. Â I just got back from walking on the beach and found another of the cowrie. Â They must be pretty common here.
A whole new world of seashells for me! Â Mahalo plenty for your help. |
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