Coral Reef Gallery
Golden cowrie※Off display.
- Rareness：★★★★★
A species of cowry (Cypraeidae) inhabiting coral reefs and rocky caves at depths from 15 to 35 meters.
Its vivid orange color is beautiful and has another name Koganedakara (Golden treasure) in Japanese. It is a popular species with shell collectors.
| Scientific name | Lyncina aurantium |
|---|---|
| English name | Golden cowrie |
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