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| Phylum Mollusca > Class Gastropoda > Family Cypraeidea |
| Pear-shaped
cowrie Erronea pyriformis Family Cypraeidae updated Jul 2020 Where seen? This small cowrie has so far only been seen at Beting Bronok. It was previously known as Cypraea pyriformis. Features: About 2cm. Shell pear-shaped, generally pale blue with 3 broad pale brown bands, sometimes 1 band darker, or bands are broken up into squares. Underside pale with a few dark spots and small dark 'teeth'. The living animal has a dark mottled mantle. |
 Beting Bronok, Jun 06 |
 Beting Bronok, May 06 |
 'Teeth' dark. |
| Pear-shaped cowries on Singapore shores |
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