Measled Cowrie

| Name: | Measled Cowrie |
| Scientific Name: | Macrocypraea zebra |
| Family: | Cowries |
| Taxonomic: | Cypraeidae |
| ID Group: | Snails, Clams & Shells |
| Size: | up to 4 in. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Not usually seen |
This Cowrie has an oval, glossy brown shell with white spots. The mantle ranges in color from gray to black and features soft, extended parts.