Cypraecassis rufa 

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Size: 80 - 150 mm (up to 200 mm) Occurrence: East Africa, Pacific and Indian oceans, with the exception of India and Hawaii. These thick-shelled shells are impressive and eye-catching shells in a collection. Especially the larger varieties. A few species have sexual differentiation. A well-known shell in the souvenir trade. Is often used to make cameos and is therefore also called the cameo snail. A specimen with a dark color and intact top and sipho channel is an extremely sought after collector's item among collectors.

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