Atlantic Gray Cowrie
Atlantic Gray Cowrie, Juvenile
| Name: | Atlantic Gray Cowrie |
| Scientific Name: | Talparia cinerea |
| Family: | Cowries |
| Taxonomic: | Cypraeidae |
| ID Group: | Snails, Clams & Shells |
| Size: | up to 1.5 in. |
| Depth Range: | On the reef (10 – 60 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen sometimes |
This Cowrie has a smooth tan to brown shell with scattered dark flecks and two vague bands. The mantle is dark to purple with white specks and short bumps.