Cypraea Collection

Measled cowrie, Macrocypraea zebra (Zebra cowry, Cypraea zebra). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Arabian cowry varieties, Mauritia arabica (Brittle cowry, Cypraea fragilis and Arabian cowry, Cypraea arabica). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Eyed cowry and lynx cowry
Eyed cowry, Arestorides argus (Argus cowry, Cypraea argus), and lynx cowry, Lyncina lynx, (white-eyed cowry, Cypraea leucopis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Tiger cowrie, wrinkled cowrie, money cowrie, etc
Tiger cowrie, Cypraea tigris 1, wrinkled cowrie, Nucleolaria nucleus 2, money cowrie, Monetaria moneta 3, and Ellatrivia merces 4, Porcelaines

Oliva (gastropod)
Antique illustration of a Oliva (gastropod)

Illustration of Painted Prawn (Alope spinifrons) carrying piece of starfish, Cowrie (Cypraea) snail on harp coral

Picture No. 11072719
Cowrie with extended papillae Tanjung Slope dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Cowrie

Picture No. 11072676
Tiger Cowrie on night dive Pantai Parigi dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Tiger Cowrie

Four cowrie shells

Cypraea argus, hundred-eyed cowrie
A pair of hundred-eyed cowries (Cypraea argus). A marine gastropod found across the Indo-Pacific. The name hundred-eyed refers to the particular type of shell pattern

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Discover the mesmerizing world of Cypraea, the diverse and intricately patterned cowrie snails. From the Measled Cowrie (Macrocypraea zebra) to the Arabian cowry varieties like Mauritia arabica, each shell boasts unique designs. Witness the Eyed Cowry and Lynx Cowry, the Tiger Cowrie with its wrinkled texture, and the Money Cowrie's intricate patterns. Observe the Oliva gastropod, a close relative, and marvel at the symbiotic relationship between the Painted Prawn (Alope spinifrons) and a Cowrie (Cypraea) snail, as depicted in Picture No. 11072719. In Picture No. 11072676, appreciate the beauty of four cowrie shells, each a testament to nature's artistry. Among the many Cypraea species, the Hundred-Eyed Cowrie (Cypraea argus) stands out with its striking appearance. With its captivating patterns and diverse forms, the Cypraea family continues to fascinate and inspire.