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Cypraea kostini “Type Form” 71.90 mm Gem

Categories: , , Author : Lorenz, F. & M. Chiapponi, 2007 Size : 71.90 mm Gem Region : AustraliaRef : #11527

An interesting shells  found off Dongara. This kostini is different to those  found off the SW … These are the true kostini as per the holotype which came from this area. We are going to refer to these as kostini “Type Form” and the southern shells as kostini “Southern Form … 

Western Australia .. Off Dongara … Taken in 190 meters deep.. Slender friendii shaped shell with tan gold dorsal spots, goldish white base and gold lateral spots .