Cypraecassis rufa
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| Ventral view of a shell of Cypraecassis rufa, anterior end facing downwards | |
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| Species: | C. rufa
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| Cypraecassis rufa (Linnaeus, 1758)
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Cassis rufa Linnaeus, 1758 | |
Cypraecassis rufa is a species of large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Cassidae. It is commonly known as the bullmouth or red helmet shell, and also as the cameo shell.[2]
Distribution
This species is found off the southern African coast from northern KwaZulu-Natal and Mozambique. It is more common in Mozambique.[3] It is also a common shell to find on the shores of Kenya.
References
- ^ Edward Vanden Berghe (1997). "Cypraecassis rufa (Linnaeus, 1758)". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species.
- ^ http://www.gastropods.com/3/Shell_103.shtml accessed 8 January 2010
- ^ Steyn, D.G. & Lussi, M. 2005. Offshore Shells of Southern Africa ISBN 0-620-33607-2
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