Lyncina vitellus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Deer cowry, 25mm

These juvenile shells had no pattern, but the mantles looked like Lyncina vitellus. The first was on the slope at Tulamben just off the stern of the Liberty wreck. You can see the adult shell on the Marshall Islands page.

This one was at Seraya.

Created 17 December 2018
Updated 18 December 2022

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