Golden cowries are named for their smooth and highly polished orange shells. These are a rare species found on the reefs in the South Pacific. Golden cowries are large marine snails that can reach four inches in length.National Geographic: Golden Cowrie Profile
Classification
- Order: Sorbeoconcha
- Family: Cypraeidae
- Genus: Cypraea
- Type: InvertebrateNational Geographic: Golden Cowrie Profile