Is this a cypraea tigris pardalis? I find it unusual.

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Hi guys! It's been quite awhile. I recently auctioned my small collection of shells on ebay due to problems.

This is a cowry that I didn't want to sell because I find it unusual. The tiger cowries I've seen are much different including the pardalis. I couldn't find any picture of this.

It's a huge 104mm really globbose, multispotted, with spot shadows on the right. I held on to it coz it really looks nice unique.

Please tell me what kind of tiger this is. Thanks guys.

CHRIS
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