Cypraea tigris Linnaeus, 1758
Tiger cowry, 95mm

Cypraea tigris were seen at many locations throughout the Solomons. We also have photographed tigers in the Marshall Islands and in Hawaii.

Both in the Solomons and in the Marshall Islands, specimens are occasionally seen at night eating an exposed jet black sponge.

85.65mm, Ruaniu, Guadalcanal

88.2mm, Bonegi, Guadalcanal

Created 28 July 2010
Updated 5 May 2024

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